Rockies Get Matt Lindstrom From Astros

by FanHouse Staff

Filed under: Astros, Rockies, MLB Rumors, MLB Hot Stove

The Colorado Rockies have added to their bullpen depth by acquiring reliever Matt Lindstrom from the Houston Astros.

Houston will receive two minor-league pitchers -- left-handed pitcher Wes Musick and right-handed pitcher Jonnathan Aristil -- in return.

Lindstrom, who will turn 31 in February, has closing experience with 43 career saves in four big-league seasons, but he figures to serve more in a setup role in front of Rockies closer Huston Street.

The right-hander went 2-5 with a 4.39 ERA last year, racking up 43 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings. He is eligible for arbitration for the second time this winter. Lindstrom earned $1.625 million in 2010 with Houston.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/12/23/rockies-reportedly-land-matt-lindstrom-in-trade-with-astros/

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