August 30, 2008 Astros beat writer Krysten Oliphant reports that the team has signed veteran outfielder Darin Erstad and right-handed pitcher Brian Moehler to one-year extensions, according to MLB.com.
Our View:Erstad gets a $1.75MM deal plus bonuses and Moehler nets a $2.3 million extension and bonuses; he has an option for 2010. Erstad and Moehler have been a couple of bright spots among Ed Wade's offseason acquisitions.
August 29, 2008 Darin Erstad has received a contract extension through the 2009 season, according to the AP. Erstad will make $1.75 million plus bonuses next season.
Our View:The 34-year-old was hitting .293 with three homers and 26 RBI (over 263 at-bats) heading into Friday’s game against the Cardinals.
August 11, 2008 Darin Erstad is expected to handle the bulk of the starts in left field in place of the injured Carlos Lee, according to the Houston Chronicle. Ty Wigginton will also see some time in left.
Our View:Erstad is an option for larger NL-only leagues, as he is hitting .284 with 12 doubles, two homers, 21 RBI, and 30 runs scored over 201 at-bats.
July 18, 2008 Darin Erstad has claimed the starting job in center field from Michael Bourn, according to the Houston Chronicle. "We're just going to play Darin for the most part," Houston manager Cecil Cooper said.
Our View:Bourn simply was not getting on base enough to justify him being out there on a daily basis. Erstad is having a decent year, though he does not do anything well enough to warrant giving him a spot on fantasy rosters.
July 10, 2008 A few contending teams have been looking into acquiring the services of Astros outfielder and first baseman Darin Erstad, according to MLB.com.
Our View:Erstad is surprisingly having a nice year, hitting over .300. He isn't much of a fantasy option, however, with only two home runs and 15 RBI in part-time duty.
