Apparently, the Astros felt their team didn’t weigh enough when they tipped the scales this Spring. Upon watching the World Baseball Classic, they saw some extra weight that would help them greatly.

Are the weight puns too much? Sorry, but the Astros have signed catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez. Well, pending a physical, of course. So unless Rodriguez shatters into a million pieces when he’s poked and prodded, he’ll be reporting to Astros camp in no time.

Reaction to the deal has been mixed, but I know someone who isn’t happy, now former starting catcher Humberto Quintero: