Despite the Houston Astros’ need for a catcher, Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post says that the Nationals’ Ivan Rodriguez is not a fit.  He speculates that Rodriguez is out of their price range for what they need.

The Nationals are considering naming Wilson Ramos their Opening Day starter, so that would imply that Rodriguez could be a trade candidate.

The Astros lost Jason Castro to a season-long injury, and have been rumored to be looking for an experienced backstop.  Rodriguez has had long ties to the state of Texas and it would give him an offensive boost in hitter-friendly Minute Maid Park.

The 39-year-old Rodriguez is signed through the 2011 season for $3 million.