Blair was then traded to the Houston Astros with Eddie Taubensee for Kenny Lofton and Dave Rohde. After a season with Houston, he was picked up by the Colorado Rockies in their expansion draft.
Blair was subsequently exchanged to the Houston Astros in exchange for Eddie Taubensee, acquiring Kenny Lofton and Dave Rohde. After a season with Houston, he was selected by the Colorado Rockies during their expansion draft.