Orlando Merced has been signed to a contract extension which will keep him with the Astros through the 2003 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. I'm glad we locked him up. He has been an important part of this club as well as being a good clubhouse guy. This is the 3rd siging the Astros have made this week (Viz, Grigsby, Merced). I guess Drayton isn't such a tightwad after all.
It's a start, especially in the face of an unsure labor situation. By the way...as to your signature line...end of an inning.