 Cotroneo was hired by the Houston Astros in 1991, and remained with them through 1997, calling the action alongside Hall-of-Famer Milo Hamilton.In 1998, he moved upstate to Arlington, where he called the action for the Texas Rangers for six years, teaming with Eric Nadel on the radio side.After the 2003 season, Rangers president Michael Cramer elected not to renew Cotroneo's contract.