What the hell took them so long? David Weathers - R - Astros Astros designated RHP David Weathers for assignment. This is unexpected, though not unjustified. Weathers has failed to impress this year, but he's still probably a better bet than Chad Qualls or Kirk Bullinger. Maybe some team will give up a lesser prospect for him before Sept. 1. Aug. 27 - 7:25 pm et