The Houston Astros sign Chris Snyder
The Astros have signed 30-year old righty swinging catcher Chris Snyder to a 1-year deal with a mutual option for the 2013 season. Snyder played in 34 games for the Pirates last year and he was 26 for 96 (.271 avg, .772 OPS) with 13 runs scored, 3 homers and 17 RBIs. He has now played in 630 games in his first 8 years in the majors and he is 426 for 1,846 (.231 avg, .727 OPS) with 204 runs scored, 70 homers and 273 RBIs. Snyder will likely start for the Astros in 2012 as long as his back holds up.
