Five Free Agents The Houston Astros Should Consider

Sep 6, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher

(38) pitches during the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

5.  Brandon McCarthy, SP

I can’t believe that the Astros will make a big push for one of the top starters (Max Scherzer or Jon Lester). I just think at this point they will cost too much money. So the Astros could look to the second tier of free agent pitchers. McCarthy is in that tier.

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McCarthy has had success with Oakland in 2011, 2012 but struggled in his short time with the D-Backs. This season he was traded to the Yankees where he pitched great. In 14 starts for New York he posted a 2.89 ERA, 3.22 FIP, 90.1 IP, 13 BB/82 SO. If the Astros are interested in signing another veteran pitcher similar to the Feldman signing, McCarthy could be a very interesting option.

Other Pitching Options: Ervin Santana

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