The Astros released their list of non-roster Spring Training invitees yesterday, and two of the names heading to camp are catcher Carlos Perez and right-hander Amos Willingham, who signed minor league deals with Houston back in November. Now entering his age-35 season, Perez will look to continue his tour of the AL West by winning a job on the Astros’ roster. Perez played 184 … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Carlos Perez, Amos Willingham To Minors Deals
Ryan Pressly Announces Retirement
Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly has decided to retire after 13 Major League seasons. In a statement to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal, Pressly said his decision is “bittersweet, but what a ride it’s been….The friendships — from bullpen brothers to vets who mentored me along the way — those bonds last a lifetime. I’ll miss the banter in the ‘pen, the … [Read more...] about Ryan Pressly Announces Retirement
Twins To Sign Victor Caratini
The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $14MM deal. Minnesota has a full 40-man roster and will need a corresponding move to make this official. Caratini is an ACES client. Caratini, now 32, was a free agent a couple of years ago. He signed a two-year, $12MM deal with the Astros at that time. That pact ended up working out fairly well … [Read more...] about Twins To Sign Victor Caratini
Astros Haven’t Discussed Extension With Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Astros manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown are entering the final seasons of their respective contracts. It’ll be Espada’s third season in the role and Brown’s fourth year running baseball operations. Many clubs prefer not to have their manager and front office heads on lame duck contracts. Astros owner Jim Crane has been more willing to do that than most of his counterparts, … [Read more...] about Astros Haven’t Discussed Extension With Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Dave Giusti Passes Away
Former big league right-hander Dave Giusti has passed away, the Pirates announced this morning. He was 86 years old. “We are saddened by the loss of such a beloved member of the Pirates family,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in this morning’s press release. “He was a vital member of our World Series winning team in 1971 and spent seven of his 15 big-league seasons with the … [Read more...] about Dave Giusti Passes Away