Astros sign former Padres right-hander Brocail to 1-year deal

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HOUSTON -- Pitcher Doug Brocail and the Houston Astros agreed Tuesday to a $2.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that includes a team option for 2009.

The 40-year-old right-hander played for the Astros in 1995 and 1996. He appeared in 59 games, making 11 starts, and went 7-9 with one save and a 4.35 ERA.

Brocail appeared in 67 games for San Diego last season, all in relief, and went 5-1 with a 3.05 ERA. He held hitters to a .228 average.

"Doug is a battle-tested, veteran reliever who will make our bullpen stronger," new Astros general manager Ed Wade said. "He's a great competitor and has shown the ability to pitch a lot while performing equally well against both left-handed and right-handed hitters."

Brocail's 67 games and 76 2/3 innings pitched in 2007 were his highest totals in both categories since 1999 with Detroit. Over the last two seasons with the Padres, Brocail went 7-3 with a 3.51 ERA.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

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