Astros re-sign Ausmus 2 years and $7.5 million

[E.J.]

Rotoworld:

 

Brad Ausmus - C - Astros

 

 

Astros re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a two-year, $7.5 million contract.

The Astros' best opportunity to add offense was to upgrade from Ausmus at catcher or Adam Everett at shortstop, but they weren't interested in either possibility. Ausmus' 682 OPS in 2005 looks like his last gasp offensively -- it was his best mark in five years and he turns 37 in April. Amazingly, his new contract is worth nearly twice as much as the two-year, $4 million deal he just finished up. Unless it means Roger Clemens will rejoin the Astros -- preferably at a discount -- he isn't worth it. Dec. 13 - 3:23 pm et

[Andy]

That defense must be really valuable, because Ausmus is Neifi-esque with a bat.

[JeffH]

No truth to the rumor that Purpura called Ausmus a "quality, quality guy".

[daske17]

That defense must be really valuable, because Ausmus is Neifi-esque with a bat.

 

But he can really catch the ball. . . I mean that literally, it's his main job.

[treebird]

hahahahahahah

 

wtg stros

[Neuby]

Wow thats a lot of money for a guy with his skills I blame Hendry its all because he gave 3 million to Howry and 3 million to Eyre he set the market. :roll:

[rocket]

It's probably more of a move to make sure Clemens rejoins the Astros in May.

[RynoRules]

Wow thats a lot of money for a guy with his skills I blame Hendry its all because he gave 3 million to Howry and 3 million to Eyre he set the market. :roll:

 

 

 

Someone already managed to make this thread about Hendry:

 

But he can really catch the ball. . . I mean that literally, it's his main job.

[Burtonbell]

Wow...just wow! I like Barrett more and more now!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Wow...for a team already strapped for cash, not a good move.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

haha, yes!

[Coach.]

He must be a quality quality guy.

[Jehrico]

Rotoworld:

 

Brad Ausmus - C - Astros

 

 

Astros re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a two-year, $7.5 million contract.

The Astros' best opportunity to add offense was to upgrade from Ausmus at catcher or Adam Everett at shortstop, but they weren't interested in either possibility. Ausmus' 682 OPS in 2005 looks like his last gasp offensively -- it was his best mark in five years and he turns 37 in April. Amazingly, his new contract is worth nearly twice as much as the two-year, $4 million deal he just finished up. Unless it means Roger Clemens will rejoin the Astros -- preferably at a discount -- he isn't worth it. Dec. 13 - 3:23 pm et

 

That's about right. He's worth about 1.25 mil a year more than the venerable Neifi Perez. :^o

[Rob]

Every time I think about Brad Ausmus getting a nice fat contract, I can't help but think about the comments BP made in their book last year.

 

...With John Buck out of the way and a $3 million salary in '05, he'll be the starter again, but Ausmus may be the worst regular in baseball.