Free agent starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong has been garnering interest from multiple teams in the free agent market in recent weeks. The Houston Astros appear to be the front-runners to land the veteran starter, but the Rockies and Rangers have also been linked.
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Astros Nearing Vogelsong Deal
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reported that the Astros are nearing a deal with Ryan Vogelsong:
Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reported the deal isn't expected to close on Tuesday:
On Monday, January 19, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported that the Astros were aggressively pursuing Vogelsong:
Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that Vogelsong is currently in Houston:
Rockies, Rangers Linked to Vogelsong
Monday, Jan. 19
On Jan. 11, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reported that the Colorado Rockies were on the trail:
A week later, ESPN's Jim Bowden mentioned the Texas Rangers as a possible destination:
Vogelsong went 8-13 in 2014 with a 4.00 earned-run average with the San Francisco Giants. In his 10-year career, he has a record of 49-57 and an ERA of 4.42.
Injuries and poor performance blighted Vogelsong's early time in the league, but since arriving in San Francisco in 2011, he's been a solid back-of-the-rotation guy. He also has plenty of postseason experience, having helped the Giants win two World Series titles.
Although he lacks the cachet of a Max Scherzer or James Shields, Vogelsong is a proven commodity in the league. In what is a weak free-agent class, he'd be a nice addition for somebody looking to add a No. 4 or 5 starter.
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