Ryan Vogelsong says he ‘wasn’t comfortable’ during Astros visit

Veteran right-hander Ryan Vogelsong was reportedly near an agreement with the Houston Astros at a couple different points this week, even flying to Houston to take a physical, which is often the final step in finalizing a contract. However, he abruptly and somewhat surprisingly reversed course to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants on Friday , which left many wondering what may or may not have happened in Houston to change Vogelsong's mind. We didn't have to wait long to receive some indication. During a conference call on Friday re-introducing him as a Giant, Vogelsong was asked about his free agency experience and made it pretty clear that something about his visit to Houston made him uncomfortable, but wouldn't elaborate much beyond that point. From Ultimate Astros: Well, I'm assuming you're talking about Houston right? I made a visit to Houston and met with A.J. Hinch the manager and the staff, the training staff, and I took a physical — just as the process went along here, really wasn't comfortable with what was going on. Ultimately, made a decision to come back with the Giants and I'm really just really happy to be back and glad things worked out the way they have....