Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Sapp Released; Towles demoted

In a sad note, Brian McTaggart reported today that the Astros have released 2006 first round pick catcher Max Sapp. The catcher is still recovering from a life-threatening battle with meningitis over two years ago.

Also, the club has demoted J.R. Towles to Corpus Christi. Kevin Cash's contract has been purchased and he will called up from Round Rock to replace Towles.

Finally, the club has released 2004 draft pick outfielder Mitch Einertson. Einertson has been serving a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's substance abuse policy.

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