Phil Humber waived, claimed by Astros

[blandman]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...#disqus_thread

[AshleyShaferBMW]

According to Mark Gonzales, Houston claimed Humber off waivers.

[soxinem1]

I believe he can still be non-tendered by HOU as well.

[russ99]

Originally Posted by soxinem1

I believe he can still be non-tendered by HOU as well.

Interesting.

Maybe they'd non-tender him and sign him at a lower number. They need MLB-level arms. Could be another Lucas Harrell.

[kittle42]

Yay!

[LoveYourSuit]

People will never believe this guy threw a perfect game.

[Lip Man 1]

Good

Lip

[RCWHITESOX]

Thank You Houston!

[russ99]

Originally Posted by RCWHITESOX

Thank You Houston!

Your welcome, signed all Astros fans. That quality of a starter for 900K while forcing their better prospects to earn a MLB job? It's a no brainer. Jeff Luhnow is no fool.

[kittle42]

Originally Posted by russ99

Your welcome, signed all Astros fans. That quality of a starter for 900K while forcing their better prospects to earn a MLB job? It's a no brainer. Jeff Luhnow is no fool.

Is that what's passing for "quality" these days? A good half season and one amazing game?

[thomas35forever]

Originally Posted by LoveYourSuit

People will never believe this guy threw a perfect game.

It'll be a great bar story for him.

[Tragg]

Originally Posted by russ99

Your welcome, signed all Astros fans. That quality of a starter for 900K while forcing their better prospects to earn a MLB job? It's a no brainer. Jeff Luhnow is no fool.

It's a decent pickup for the Astros, but they have massive rotation problems and should be alert for this type of opportunity. We don't have those problems.