What does that imply exactly?

If another team signs Doug Brocail, the Astros will benefit with an additional draft pick sandwiched between the first and second round?

Do they have to be offered arbitration first?

My brain is completely frozen right now. I know this stuff already, but now I'm confused at this particular moment, doing four things at once.

Is it only one pick or two picks?

I'm confused as to what type of compensation the Astros would receive.

I must admit, I never really paid any attention to what type of free agent he was, but that's good to know he's a Type A free agent.

Hmm, out of curiousity, what about Randy Wolf and LaTroy Hawkins? What type of free agents are they listed as, and what kind of draft picks can the Astros get if they lose them?