November 7, 2008 As expected, LaTroy Hawkins has been re-signed by the Astros, agreeing to a one-year deal for $3.5 million, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:He made $3.75 million last season, so the 35-year-old won't make much less next season. Hawkins was solid for Houston in 2008 as he maintained a 1.21 WHIP over 62 innings of relief, while notching three wins and one save.
November 7, 2008 The Astros are set to complete a one-year deal for righty reliever LaTroy Hawkins, according to the Houston Chronicle. It is expected to be worth close to the $3.75 million he earned in 2008.
Our View:The 35-year-old was solid for Houston in 2008 as he maintained a 1.21 WHIP over 62 innings of relief, while notching three wins and one save.
November 4, 2008 The Astros would like to re-sign free agent LaTroy Hawkins, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:Hawkins was fairly consistent out of the Houston bullpen in 2008, posting a 3-1 record with one save and a 3.92 ERA in 57 appearances.
August 29, 2008 Since coming to the Astros LaTroy Hawkins has been very good. According to the Houston Chronicle Hawkins pitched a scoreless eighth inning Thursday night to extend his scoreless inning streak to nine innings.
Our View:Hawkins who struggled early in the season may have found a home in the Astros bullpen.
August 5, 2008 LaTroy Hawkins picked up his first save with the Astros in the team's 2-0 win over the Cubs on Monday. Hawkins threw five pitches to one batter and got the strikeout as the game was called off due to weather.
Our View:Don't expect this too often. It happened by chance and likely won't happen again this season as Hawkins has really struggled.
