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Astros trade for Mike Burrows

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Amshirvani, Dec 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM.

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  1. Nook

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    I guess I am in the minority but this was a pretty important move. The Astros needed at least two quality starting pitchers going into 2026. The Astros still need a #2 starter but they got that #3/4 guy with upside, under control, and low cost.
     
    #61 Nook, Dec 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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    I think it's a move that isn't flashy, but we'll look back in a few years and love it.
     
    #62 Bobbythegreat, Dec 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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  3. Amshirvani

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    as long as he avoids TJS
     
    #63 Amshirvani, Dec 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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  4. Buck Turgidson

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    Nice jinx...now he'll rip up his labrum
     
    #64 Buck Turgidson, Dec 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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  5. IdStrosfan

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    A 2nd TJS is much rarer than a single one.

    He had his in 2023 so he has much less risk than most starting pitchers
     
    #65 IdStrosfan, Dec 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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  6. IdStrosfan

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    I think this is a great move.

    I am quite confident that at least 2 of Burrows, Javier, Arrighetti, McCullers, Weiss, Blubaugh, or Ullola will ascend to playoff starter caliber.

    If Brown + at least 4 of those 7 stay healthy, I am very confident this staff finishes in the top 10-12 of all teams.

    All they need now is a run producing lefty bat and a back up catcher.

    But I also think they bring back J.V. as long as the money is there after those 2 spots are filled.

    Because of that, I think trading from this depth can still happen with Arrighetti the guy I would bet on.
     
    #66 IdStrosfan, Dec 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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  7. rockets1995

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    He already had TJS in 2023. Can Mike Burrows stay healthy.

    It is a risky trade.
     
    #67 rockets1995, Dec 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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  8. Major

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    That's true for any pitcher. Who knows how many TJS surgeries Brito might have between now and whenever he makes it to the majors. That's the reality for any pitcher in the modern era - even more so if you pitch for the Astros.
     
    #68 Major, Dec 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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  9. Buck Turgidson

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    Is that true though?
     
    #69 Buck Turgidson, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
  10. Major

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    I'm going with yes.
     
    #70 Major, Dec 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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    All trades are risky. So are trades not made. At best you simply minimize them. But you never eliminate them.
     
    #71 Marshall Bryant, Dec 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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    I don’t see a lot of hate on this trade, at least not on CF.
     
    #72 Rileydog, Dec 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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  13. rockets1995

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    Based on history our Prospects traded have been mid tier to terrible.
     
    #73 rockets1995, Dec 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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    Brett Phillips, Josh Hader, Adrian Houser

    Brett Phillips supposed to be a Star CF Mike Trout type, but became a bust.

    Josh Hader and Adrian Houser lived up to expectations as Major Leaguers.
     
    #74 rockets1995, Dec 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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    Seth Beer, J.B. Bukauskas, Corbin Martin, Joshua Rojas (Astros side) for Zack Greinke

    Seth Beer is gone I believe
    JB is gone I believe
    Corbin Martin in the league I think
    Joshua Rojas solid career
     
    #75 rockets1995, Dec 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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