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Astros Acquire Gerrit Cole

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by CometsWin, Jan 13, 2018.

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  1. vince

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    Wow, so it’s truly a trade to allow guys a real chance into a ML team, and they get a talent like Coles back.

    I really liked Moran and Musgrove. But those guys need playing time, they are going to be cornerstones. With the Astros they were being blocked.
     
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  3. FEDEXROCKETS13

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    Like the deal excited for next and looking forward to reading what y'all think about it
     
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    Michael Feliz and minor leaguer. I like it.
     
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    Astros are clearing two 40 man spots in the process of this trade. They aren't even close to done.

    It's an interesting package for the Pirates but this type of trade was definitely a preferred option for the Astros. Love it.
     
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  7. the shark

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    I'm EXCITED to see what Strom does with Cole!!!!
     
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    Luhnow deserves a lifetime contract. This year is going to be so much fun!
     
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    Damn. Liked Martin but with a glut of good OF prospects this makes sense. Hell of a trade.

     
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  11. BigMaloe

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    Dang...

    Wonder what we do with the 2 extra roster spots. 1 you would assume is a Beltran type replacement.
     
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    wow! wanted darvish but cole at this price is a steal. amazing work.
     
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    From a team building perspective, that's a decent deal for the Pirates. 3 current big-leaguers with 16 combined years of control left is a decent get. Plus a C+/B- ish prospect in Martin.
     
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    I would agree with this. I like Musgrove, Moran, but understand that most don't have as high an opinion as I do in those two.
     
    #35 Joe Joe, Jan 13, 2018
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    My sources can confirm, Astros acquire Cole!
    It happened!!!
    still wanting yu, and yu, and yu.
    (points at everyone in this thread in a non carl herrera way)
     
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    Awesome move! Exciting to get a starter like Cole.

    I liked Musgrove but that's how pro sports goes.
     
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    .......I don't understand...in a good way!
     
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