Shaner's option will not be picked up, so this was the final line of his final game as an Astro and possibly a Major Leaguer: JUNE 8th - Networks Associates Collesium 3.2IP 2 BB 6 K 79 PITCHES 5ER Decision: Loss (6th) So Long Shaner....
Not to say I don't believe you but how do you know he won't restructure his contract and or sign for less after the option is not picked up.