The Astros sign free agent C Gregg Zaun to a two-year contract

On ,December 8 2001 –The Astros sign free agent Catcher Gregg Zaun is signed to a two year free agent contract while Houston loses third baseman Vinny Castilla to Atlanta in another free agency move. Zaun backs up Brad Ausmus behind the plate, hitting four homers with 37 RBIS in part-time duty over two seasons.