Some familiar names like Graves and Hall. I still don't see why the Astros didn't sign Pudge.Astros signed C Toby Hall, C Brian Esposito, RHP Danny Graves, RHP Chad Paronto and RHP Jose Capellan to minor league contracts.
Hall is essentially the same player as Paul Lo Duca, so maybe the Astros will stop talking to him now. The 33-year-old Hall hit .260/.304/.331 in 127 at-bats for the White Sox last season. He was an adequate backup before his shoulder problems two years ago, but he didn't return to previous form last season. Everyone else here figures to start off on the Triple-A roster.