The Astros claimed right-hander Chuckie Fick off of waivers from the Cardinals, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports (on Twitter). The Cardinals had designated Fick for assignment two days ago. Houston confirmed the move, noting that their 40-man roster is now full.
Fick, 26, appeared in two games for the Cardinals before they removed him from their roster. He spent most of the season at Triple-A, where he posted a 4.68 ERA with 4.3 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in 42 1/3 innings. Astros GM Jeff Luhnow selected Fick in the 15th round of the amateur draft back in 2007, when he was the Cardinals' VP of scouting and player development.
rainyperez
Did the Astros go back to the 1920’s to pick this guy up?
Seriously what a great Baseball name!
Matt Mc
That may not be a bad idea. They need all the talent they can get.
Brandon Smith
lol Chuckie Fick is an awesome name
Mike H
The Astros’ play-by-play guys are going to be walking on egg shells trying not to mess his name up.
TylerB526
I live in Memphis and saw a lot games he pitched with the Memphis Redbirds. He’s not spectacular but he’s a good guy, and I hope he does well with the Astros organization.
vtadave
I imagine he’s see his share of Chuckie dolls.
DT Flush234
Fick the sinker baller will definitely help this horrid Stros pen.
Cheeseballs
Knuckle baller
StanleyPujols
um..no
MG'S 4-EvEr!!!
I had a chuckie fick once but the doctor lanced it.
Bob Hulsey
Cab’t wait for Chuckie Fick bobblehead night.
Doug
Bet you can’t say “Chuckie Fick” 10 times quickly without cursing!
Cory Williams
4.86 ERA in Memphis, as a Cardinals fan he is a good guy, but not a good pitcher…..just what the Astros need haha