Brocail signs with the Astros for $2.5 million

post from The Crawfish Boxes on 02 December 2008 05:06:00 PM. © The Crawfish Boxes

From CBSSportsLine, more will be posted as it comes.

Ed Wade most be a negotiating genius, that's a $750,000 pay cut from his declined option.

****UPDATE**** It's official.

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has signed right-handed pitcher Doug Brocail to a one-year, $2.5-million contract, plus incentives. The deal also includes a club option for 2010 worth $2.85 million, plus incentives, with a provision that allows the club to buy out the option at $250,000. The announcement was made by general manager Ed Wade.

I'm still shocked we got him to take a pay cut.

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