Astros May Acquire Wolf from Padres

By Chris Price
Copyright 2008 TexSport Publications

HOUSTON, TEXAS (July 22, 2008) An unnamed source has reveled the Houston Astros are in discussions to acquire left-handed pitcher Randy Wolf from the San Diego Padres.

This season, Wolf is 6-10 with a 4.74. Wolf has a no-trade clause that includes 14 teams to which he cannot be dealt without his permission, but the Astros are not among those.

Earlier this week, the Astros were forced to place pitcher Roy Oswalt on the disabled list with back and hip ailments