Wow, that sucks. Not totally unexpected, but it stings.
Ortiz seems to think it was the player option on a second year that killed the deal for the Astros. Jayson Stark has some crazy collusion theory.
Drayton says the Astros will get a #2 pitcher. What will they have to give up? Can they resurrect the Garland deal?
Richard Justice is his normal pessimistic self. Me? I don’t know. I am torn. I hate seeing Andy leave. He has been hurt a bunch over the past 3 years, but in ‘05 and ‘06 he was very solid down the stretch. Can the Astros replace him for less than they could have spent to keep him?
