1995 Houston Astros

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1994 / 1996

76-68, Finished 2nd in NL Central (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Terry Collins (76-68)
Scored 747 runs, Allowed 674 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 79-65

Ballparks: Astrodome · Attendance: 1,363,801 (9th of 14)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 92, Pitching - 92 · one-year: Batting - 89, Pitching - 88

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Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

October 15, 1994

Jim Bruske granted Free Agency.

Scott Lewis granted Free Agency.

Mark Petkovsek granted Free Agency.

Mike Simms granted Free Agency.

October 18, 1994

Sid Bream granted Free Agency.

October 19, 1994

Mike Felder granted Free Agency.

October 26, 1994

Kevin Bass granted Free Agency.

Milt Thompson granted Free Agency.

November 18, 1994

Signed Mike Simms as a free agent.

November 28, 1994

Traded Pete Harnisch to the New York Mets. Received players to be named later. The New York Mets sent Todd Beckerman (minors) (December 6, 1994) and Juan Castillo (April 12, 1995) to the Houston Astros to complete the trade.

December 5, 1994

Chuck Smith drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1994 rule 5 draft.

December 20, 1994

Signed Milt Thompson as a free agent.

December 28, 1994

Traded a player to be named later, Ken Caminiti, Andujar Cedeno, Steve Finley, Roberto Petagine and Brian Williams to the San Diego Padres. Received Derek Bell, Doug Brocail, Ricky Gutierrez, Pedro Martinez, Phil Plantier and Craig Shipley. The Houston Astros sent Sean Fesh (minors) (May 1, 1995) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.

January 18, 1995

Signed Bronswell Patrick as a free agent.

February 1, 1995

Signed Mike Brumley as a free agent.

February 8, 1995

Signed Jerry Goff as a free agent.

February 21, 1995

Signed Tom Martin as a free agent.

March 23, 1995

Signed John Cangelosi as a free agent.

April 15, 1995 (Standings)

Signed Dave Magadan as a free agent.

April 26, 1995 (Standings)

Traded Buck McNabb (minors) and Jimmy Lewis (minors) to the Cleveland Indians. Received Tony Mitchell (minors) and Mitch Meluskey.

May 15, 1995 (Standings)

Traded Eddie Tucker to the Cleveland Indians. Received Matt Williams.

May 18, 1995 (Standings)

Traded Domingo Jean to the Texas Rangers. Received Roger Luce (minors).

June 1, 1995 (Standings)

Drafted Tony McKnight in the 1st round (22nd pick) of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed June 2, 1995.

Drafted Brian Sikorski in the 4th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed June 4, 1995.

Drafted Mike Rose in the 5th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed June 5, 1995.

Drafted Barry Wesson in the 14th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed June 12, 1995.

Drafted Aaron Miles in the 19th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed June 17, 1995.

Drafted Jeriome Robertson in the 24th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed August 22, 1995.

Drafted Tim Hamulack in the 32nd round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed May 12, 1996.

Drafted Eric Eckenstahler in the 35th round of the 1995 amateur draft, but did not sign the player.

June 10, 1995 (Standings)

Sent Chris Donnels to the Boston Red Sox as part of a conditional deal.

June 21, 1995 (Standings)

Traded a player to be named later to the Milwaukee Brewers. Received Derrick May. The Houston Astros sent Tommy Nevers (minors) (July 21, 1995) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade.

June 28, 1995 (Standings)

Traded Luis Gonzalez and Scott Servais to the Chicago Cubs. Received Rick Wilkins.

July 2, 1995 (Standings)

Signed Johan Santana as an amateur free agent.

July 19, 1995 (Standings)

Traded Phil Plantier to the San Diego Padres. Received Rich Loiselle and Jeff Tabaka.

July 20, 1995 (Standings)

Selected Erik Bennett off waivers from the California Angels.

Signed Wilfredo Rodriguez as an amateur free agent.

July 28, 1995 (Standings)

Sent Ross Powell to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a conditional deal.

August 10, 1995 (Standings)

Traded a player to be named later to the Detroit Tigers. Received Mike Henneman. The Houston Astros sent Phil Nevin (August 15, 1995) to the Detroit Tigers to complete the trade.

August 11, 1995 (Standings)

Traded a player to be named later to the Kansas City Royals. Received Pat Borders. The Houston Astros sent Rick Huisman (August 17, 1995) to the Kansas City Royals to complete the trade.

September 20, 1995 (Standings)

Signed Felix Escalona as an amateur free agent.

October 10, 1995 (Standings)

Traded Pedro Martinez to the San Diego Padres. Received Ray Holbert.

October 11, 1995 (Standings)

Jerry Goff granted Free Agency.

October 16, 1995

Erik Bennett granted Free Agency.

Craig McMurtry granted Free Agency.

Andy Stankiewicz granted Free Agency.

October 17, 1995

Mike Brumley granted Free Agency.

October 30, 1995

Dave Magadan granted Free Agency.

October 31, 1995

Craig Biggio granted Free Agency.

November 1, 1995

Mike Henneman granted Free Agency.

Milt Thompson granted Free Agency.

November 2, 1995

John Cangelosi granted Free Agency.

November 6, 1995

Pat Borders granted Free Agency.

November 16, 1995

Signed Donaldo Mendez as an amateur free agent.

December 7, 1995

Signed John Cangelosi as a free agent.

December 14, 1995

Signed Craig Biggio as a free agent.

December 20, 1995

Traded Raul Chavez and Dave Veres to the Montreal Expos. Received Sean Berry.

December 21, 1995

Craig Shipley granted Free Agency.

December 28, 1995

Signed Mike Brumley as a free agent.

Signed Jerry Goff as a free agent.

Signed John Johnstone as a free agent.

January 5, 1996

Signed Anthony Young as a free agent.

January 10, 1996

Signed Bill Spiers as a free agent.

March 28, 1996

Released Matt Williams.

1994 / 1996 Trades and Transactions