<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> agree to deal with Jerome Williams, pending physical.</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/statuses/430424843998482432">February 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jerome Williams' deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> is one-year, guaranteed MLB deal with performance bonuses.</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/statuses/430429701966815233">February 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Williams is expected to be in the Astros' rotation.</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/statuses/430430957846265856">February 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Astros signed Jerome Williams to major league deal to be a starting pitcher, not a reliever. Of course, he can do both.</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/430430424586670080">February 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Astros 40-man roster is full. That means they’ll have to make room to add Jerome Williams. Have at least a couple days bc of physical</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/430431357550854144">February 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Spoiler <script type="text/javascript" src="http://widgets.sports-reference.com/wg.fcgi?css=1&site=br&url=%2Fplayers%2Fw%2Fwillije01.shtml&div=div_pitching_standard"></script>
Yeah, this is like adding an older Lucas Harrell. I have a hard time seeing Harrell & Williams on the 25-man roster. Edit: Posted an impressive 30 innings last year as a reliever. Maybe they envision him as a reliever/emergency starter.
This seems kind of pointless if we're looking at him as a starter. Don't we already have a bunch of young guys vying for limited spots?
Chron.com said "Astros agree to terms with veteran pitcher" and the thumbnail next to the story looked like E. Santana in his Angels uniform. Almost had a heart attack. I wish it had been Santana...
Williams' FanGraphs profile, if you'd like to peruse his advanced stats. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Some context around the Astros' Jerome Williams signing: <a href="http://t.co/It5r18n051">http://t.co/It5r18n051</a></p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/430533958485286915">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Was told today Astros were looking at adding FAs still on both sides, pitching and hitting. Buy-low time of winter. Williams fits right in</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/430438570382225408">February 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Astros haven’t made a determination yet on how to make space on 40-man roster. Meanwhile, they’re also talking to other FAs.</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/430496624834392065">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
2014 Astros starting rotation: Who makes the cut? The artcle (pre-Jerome) lists 12 pitchers fighting for a spot in the starting rotation. Jerome makes 13.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> deal, Jerome Williams gets $2.1M guaranteed and can earn up to $1M in additional incentives. 1-year, MLB deal.</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/statuses/431227329738969088">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jerome Williams incentives tied to innings and/or games pitched, but cannot exceed $1 mil, source says. 12,15,20,25,30 GS=$100k … [cont’d]</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/431232944586256384">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>[cont’d] & every 10 IP from 130-210 IP would be worth $100k. BUT that caps at $1 mil tot. In place for add'l earning power as RP or SP.</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/431233277307781120">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A bunch of young guys where most of them probably either aren't ready yet or not good enough period. Besides, there's always a hidden lottery ticket when it comes to signing starting pitchers.If they perform well, they're easily flippable at the deadline for young talent.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Seems Astros will have a minimum $43 million salary on opening day, as roster stands now. <a href="http://t.co/YwXoCTKjlx">http://t.co/YwXoCTKjlx</a></p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/431264123486089216">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The young guys are either ready, or are never going to be good enough. These are a bunch of guys who are over 25 and spent extensive time in AAA in their careers. Jerome Williams isn't easily flippable for young talent. He is 32 and was never more than a mediocre pitcher. We couldn't even flip Bedard last year. This isn't a guy with upside. He is purely an insurance policy.
Brett Wallace... buh bye. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> designated Brett Wallace for assignment to make room for RHP Jerome Williams.</p>— Julia Morales (@JuliaMoralesCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuliaMoralesCSN/statuses/431543142152564736">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Astros manager Bo Porter says the organization hopes to retain Brett Wallace.</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/431555932821020672">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>