Astros Aquire Randy Wolf

By Chris Price
Copyright 2008 TexSport Publications

In a follow-up story from last night, the Houston Astros announced yesterday afternoon that they had acquired left-handed pitcher Randy Wolf from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitcher Chad Reineke. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.

"Randy is an experienced starter and a great competitor," said Wade. Wolf is 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 starts for the Padres in 2008. His 21 starts are tied for the Major League lead this season. He will start for the Astros on Sunday at Miller Park against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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