Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle believes Ty Wigginton is likely going to be dealt in the next few weeks.The team is looking to trim their payroll, and Wigginton is viewed as expendable, namely because their high profile stars like Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman are untouchable. As for replacing Wigginton at third base, Chris Johnson is considered the best option in their thinned out farm system.
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports the Cleveland Indians have a need at third base, and Houston Astros 3B Ty Wigginton is on their radar.
An injury to Carlos Lee brought out the best in Wigginton, who moved from third base to the outfield in August and hit .394 with 12 homers and 26 RBIs -- easily his finest month all year. Still, don't bother drafting the 30-year-old as anything more than a reserve next March.
News: Astros 3B Ty Wigginton went 0-for-4 Saturday against the Braves on the day after he hit his 23rd home run. The homer was only his second in September after he hit 12 in August.
Analysis: Wigginton loses eligibility at second base next season, which means his Fantasy value will take a big hit. Still, he clearly has some power, which will make him a viable corner infielder in 2009. He really doesn't have any room to grow from this year, though
Houston Astros 3B Ty Wigginton is hitting .320 (8-for-25) during a six-game hitting streak, according to The Associated Press.
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