Paronto refused an assignment to Triple-A and became a free agent. Houston Astros On December 18, 2007, he signed with the Houston Astros. On March 28, 2008, he was sent outright to the minors. He was called up to the majors on July 6, 2008, but was designated for assignment on July 31. He became a free agent after the season. Paronto was re-signed to a minor league contract with the Astros on January 14, 2009, and was invited to spring training. Paronto's contract was purchased from Triple-A Round Rock on July 17, 2009. Boston Red Sox On January 20, 2010, Paronto signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. Pittsfield Colonials Paronto pitched for the Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League in 2011, his final professional season. References External links 1975 births Living people Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from New Hampshire Baltimore Orioles players Cleveland Indians players Atlanta Braves players Houston Astros players UMass Minutemen baseball players Rochester Red Wings players Akron Aeros players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Memphis Redbirds players Nashville Sounds players Richmond Braves players Round Rock Express players Pawtucket Red Sox players Pittsfield Colonials players People from Woodsville, New Hampshire American expatriate baseball players in Australia