Randy Wolf didn't flat out say he would sign a deal to remain in Houston this off-season but he did say he would give it some serious consideration, according to The Houston Chronicle. “A few weeks ago I had a short conversation with Ed (Wade) and talked about what I thought of it here and if I’d be open to playing here,” he said. “Like I’ve said, I think … yes definitely.”Wolf has never been on a team that has won the World Series, and he has previously stated that at this stage of his career winning matters most. What a novel thought for a professional athlete wouldn't you say? After throwing 190.1 solid innings this season, there figures to be a long list of team's bidding for the lefties services.

Impending free agent Randy Wolf said Thursday that he would strongly consider returning to the Astros next season. If the price is right, of course. "A few weeks ago I had a short conversation with (GM) Ed (Wade) and talked about what I thought of it here and if I’d be open to playing here," Wolf said. "Like I’ve said, I think … yes definitely." The Astros have gone 10-2 when he's toeing the rubber.Source: Houston Chronicle

Wolf ends the season on a high note, winning his last two starts while yielding just one run with 14 strikeouts in that 13 2/3-inning span. He closes the year with a 4.30 ERA and a 162/71 K/BB ratio over 190 1/3 innings, which mark his highest inning total since 2003.

Randy Wolf scattered eight hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a win over the Reds on Wednesday. It was another nice outing for Wolf, but he was facing a lineup with just three quality hitters, two of whom bat left-handed. Wolf won four of his five September starts to end the year 12-12 with a 4.30 ERA. That he actually pitched better after leaving Petco Park could earn him a multiyear deal as a free agent this winter.

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf threw 6 2/3 strong innings Wednesday, Sept. 24, to earn the win. He gave up eight hits while walking two and striking out seven to improve to 6-2 in 12 starts since joining the team July 22.

Randy Wolf shutout the Reds on Wednesday night over 6.2 innings to earn his 12th win of the season. He scattered eight hits and two walks while striking out seven batters.The free agent to be is 4-1 over the past month and with the exception of the "home" game in Milwaukee he has pitched exceptionally well. He will likely land a contract more than he's worth on the free agent market.

News: Randy Wolf pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Wednesday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Wolf (12-12) allowed eight hits, struck out seven and walked two, improving to 6-2 in 12 starts since being acquired from the Padres on July 22.

Analysis: This was Wolf's last start of 2008. He remains a decent source of strikeouts and has begun to find some consistency with the Astros. Consider him a decent low-end Fantasy SP in mixed leagues entering 2009

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf is 4-4 with a 3.76 ERA in 11 career outings against the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (11-12, 4.46 ERA) will start Wednesday, Sept. 24, against the Cincinnati Reds.

News: Astros SP Randy Wolf allowed three hits and one run in seven innings to win Friday at Pittsburgh. He issued one walk and recorded seven strikeouts. "We definitely needed it," Houston manager Cecil Cooper said about Wolf's outing. "Randy gave us seven really good innings. He was pretty sharp, really focused. He settled in nicely and kept us in the ballgame. If we can get pitching like that, we'll be OK."

Analysis: Wolf picked up his third win in four starts. He has a 2.81 ERA during that stretch. He remains a decent source of strikeouts and has begun to find some consistency with the Astros. Consider him a decent low-end Fantasy SP in mixed leagues. His next start is scheduled for Thursday against the Reds

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf gave up three hits and one run while striking out seven in seven innings Friday, Sept. 19, to win for the third time in four starts in September. It was also his second win in 10 days against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Randy Wolf pitched seven innings of one-run, three-hit ball to help the Astros beat the Pirates 5-1 on Friday night. Wolf fanned seven and issued just a single walk. He was fantastic in improving his record to 11-12 on the season and lowering his ERA to 4.46. Wolf has won three of his last four starts and should finish up nicely against the Reds next week.

Randy Wolf continued his domination of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. He got the win after tossing seven innings of one-run ball. He allowed just three hits and struck out seven.Wolf is now 7-1 in his career against the Pirates. Friday marked a quality rebound start after lasting just 2.2 innings against the Cubs earlier in the week.

Quite a rebound for Wolf, who lasted just 2 2/3 innings when he last took the hill on Sept. 14. That blemish aside, the veteran southpaw has been impressive of late, going 3-1 with a 2.81 ERA and a 21/5 K/BB ratio over 25 2/3 frames in September. Look for him to stay sharp when he next toes the rubber, Sept. 25 at home against the Reds.

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf is 6-1 with a 3.64 ERA in nine career starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (10-12, 4.58 ERA) will start Friday, Sept. 19, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Wolf was touched up in his shortest outing with the Astros since joining the team in late July. Wolf has posted a healthy 2.16 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in four starts at Houston's Minute Maid Park, but just a 4.78 ERA in six starts away from Minute Maid, including Sunday's "home" start at Milwaukee's Miller Park. Do not start Wolf on Sept. 19 in a road start against the Pirates at PNC Park.

News: Astros SP Randy Wolf, coming off three consecutive quality start during which he posted a 1.64 ERA, came back down to earth in a loss Sunday against the Cubs. He allowed five runs -- four earned -- on six hits in 2 2/3 innings, walking one and striking out two.

Analysis: Wolf will throw a few good starts together, but he can also string a few bad ones together as well. The Astros are just an average team, so consider Wolf nothing more than a low-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is scheduled for Friday at Pittsburgh

Randy Wolf was pulled after allowing five runs -- four earned -- in 2 2/3 innings against the Cubs on Sunday. This is the Wolf we expected to see more frequently after the Padres shipped him out of Petco Park. Houston was 8-1 in his first nine starts for the team, as a trade that seemed pointless at the time has played a big role in getting the team back into the race.

Randy Wolf looked awful on Sunday as he allowed six hits and five runs (four earned), while recording just eight outs against the Cubs in his 12th loss of the year.Wolf had been great his past three outings (2-0 record with a 1.64 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and a 3.25 K/BB ratio), but he looked nothing like that pitcher on this night. Face it, Wolf is merely an average pitcher who can rack up some nice K totals when he is "on," but he clearly wasn't on this night.

The Cubs and Astros will play Sunday and Monday in Milwaukee, the league announced tonight. Jason Marquis and Randy Wolf will start in the game scheduled for 7:05 CDT on Sunday. The two teams will play the second game of the series on Monday. If the third game has to be played, it will happen on Sept. 29, which is the day after the regular season is supposed to conclude.Related: Jason Marquis, Cubs

Wolf's settled into a very nice groove of late, posting three straight quality starts while issuing just four free passes over 22 innings in that stretch. Though he's certainly been shaky at times in '08, the veteran southpaw's recent success renders him a decent option when he next gets the ball, Sept. 14 at home against a dangerous Cubs lineup.

News: Houston SP Randy Wolf retired 13 consecutive batters at one point in Tuesday's win over the Pirates. Wolf improved to 10-11 on the season and allowed four hits and three runs and struck out four in seven innings.

Analysis: Wolf improved to 4-1 in nine starts since the Astros acquired him from San Diego on July 22. Wolf will throw a few good starts together, but he can also then string a few bad ones as well. The Astros are just an average team, so consider Wolf nothing more than a low-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Sunday against the Cubs in this, a two-start week for him

It has been a pretty good month so far for Randy Wolf, who is 2-0 with another win against the Pirates. The Astros are red hot and Wolf has helped the cause. After going nine innings in a win against the Cubs, he went seven innings and got his 10th win on the year against the Pirates.Wolf has been pretty solid for the Astros after coming over from the Padres, but should probably only be considered in NL only leagues.

Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf is 5-1 with a 3.61 ERA in eight career starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has given up just one run in his last 15 innings pitched.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (9-11, 4.47 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 9, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Randy Wolf has pitched for 10 years in the majors and has never made the playoffs. As a result, he will look to sign with a team that he feels has a great shot making the playoffs next year when he is a free agent, according to MLB.com.Wolf has posted a decent season this year with a 7.65 K/9 mark, 2.15 K/BB mark and nine victories. He is the definition of a rotation filler, but when he has the old yacker working, he can still rack up the strikeouts.

A brilliant outing from Wolf, who held the Cardinals to one earned run over six frames of a no-decision effort last time out. Wolf, who posted a 4.50 ERA over six August starts, will face the Pirates at Minute Maid Park next time out.

Randy Wolf pitched a complete game shutout against the Cubs to pick up his ninth win of the season on Wednesday. Wolf allowed just six hits, striking out eight and walking just two in the process of sending the Cubs to their fifth consecutive loss. Since joining the Astros just before the deadline, he's 3-1 with a 3.80 ERA, helping pull the team within 11 games of first place in the NL Central. He's not a reliable fantasy option, but his next start is against the Pirates - a team that struggles against lefties - so he could be worth using in NL-only leagues.

Randy Wolf pitched a six-hitter for his eighth career shutout Wednesday night. Wolf led the Astros to victory as they defeated the first place Cubs 4-0.Wolf is capable of pitching very well, like tonight, but has been too inconsistent to consider for fantasy lineups in anything but NL-only leagues.

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf threw his eighth career shutout Wednesday, Sept. 3. He walked two and struck out eight in the game. It was Wolf's first shutout and complete game since 2004.

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf is 2-6 with a 4.98 ERA in 13 career games against the Chicago Cubs.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (8-11, 4.73 ERA) will start Wednesday, Sept. 3, against the Chicago Cubs.