Astros sign Hampton - Talksox

BSN07 · 12-02-2008, 10:58 AM

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Astros Sign Mike Hampton
By Tim Dierkes [December 2 at 9:52am CST]
TUESDAY: Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says Hampton turned down a slightly higher offer from the Braves to be closer to his children, who are in Arizona.

MONDAY, 3:31pm: Ken Rosenthal says it's a one-year, $2MM deal with another $2MM in appearance-based incentives. Hard to find fault in that.

2:44pm: According to FOX 26 Sports in Houston, the Astros signed pitcher Mike Hampton today. He needs to complete a physical to make it official. Hampton pitched for the Astros from 1994-99 before he was traded to the Mets.

Hampton sought a one-year deal with no option, so I imagine that's what the Astros offered.

He actually pitched decent while healthy last season. But this guy is as frail as they come.

**Coco's Disciples** · 12-02-2008, 03:31 PM

The NL version of Carl Pavano, awesome.

DrSoxFan · 12-02-2008, 07:45 PM

Signing Hampton is never a low-risk move, it can be high-reward if the stars align and the miracle occurs that he can stay healthy for more than 2 months.