Jason Jennings' Season Is Over

It is safe to say that Jason Jennings' first and maybe only season as a Houston Astro did not go as either side planned. The Astros traded for Jennings, who mastered Coors Field in 2006, to help fill in the holes created when Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens bolted back to New York. Instead of helping, Jennings went 2-9 with a 6.45 ERA and is now having season-ending elbow surgery. Of course, Jennings had elbow problems with the Rockies last year, too, but that didn't stop super-genius GM Tim Purpura from trading for him.

"He didn't miss any starts last year," Purpura said. "Their general manager assured me that he was fine. Our doctors talked to their doctors, and we were assured that he was fine. Beyond that, there's not a lot that you can ask for."

Well, of course they told you he was fine, Tim. If someone called you and offered you an outfielder and two pitchers for a guy you know is hurt, aren't you going to try your hardest to make that team believe he's OK? Actually, nevermind, judging by some of the things Purpura has done this year, I'm not going to assume he knows anything.

For his part, Jennings doesn't really want the surgery, but is expecting a six month recovery time and should be ready for camp next year for whoever he ends up playing for (he's a free agent after the season ends).