According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, some teams have been told that Clint Barmes is not available. We can't see why that would be the case. Barmes would be an excellent fit for a team like the Brewers, so the Astros would surely change their stance if the right offer comes along. The 32-year-old enters play Friday batting .254/.319/.399 with seven homers and 21 RBI over 297 plate appearances this season and has experience at shortstop, second base and third. He will be a free agent this winter.