The Astros solidified their bullpen today when they re-signed right handed set up man Dan Wheeler to a one year, $2.1 million deal. Wheeler filled in for Brad Lidge on occasion and showed he could handle the closer role. In the last two seasons, he’s pitched in at least 70 games and thrown at least 70 innings. In 2006 he struck out 68 in 71 1/3 innings and opponents hit only .221 against him. He was particularly deadly against right handed batters, who hit only .183 against him. Wheeler was also good against preventing the long ball. He gave up only five homeruns.
