Obviously Bud is the one who is going to generate the "rumors" on twitter and everywhere else I still wonder if guys like Bedard and Corporan might be moved. Especially now that Molina looks like he is heading to the DL in St. Louis. Corporan hit over his head early in the year, but he is still better than what a lot of contenders have as backups, and we have a list of young catchers who will need a spot to move soon. And Bedard has thrown well lately and just doesn't seem to have a future spot on this team, so I wouldn't be surprised if we see a package type of deal today or a flurry of smaller moves.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Orioles&src=hash">#Orioles</a> a team to watch today. Still would like to improve SP or find DH. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a>’ Norris, others, have been discussed.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/statuses/362569279486435329">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I highly doubt it, though a team could think of using him that way in a postseason. Pirates in the offseason make sense, but not now, even with Wandy injured. Honestly, sending Bedard/Norris/Corporan as a package to Baltimore could happen. They really need 2 starters right now, and their backup catcher is just flat out terrible (offensively).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>At this hour very little action on Bud Norris. But file under situations that could change rapidly.</p>— Nick Cafardo (@nickcafardo) <a href="https://twitter.com/nickcafardo/statuses/362567922582958082">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
It seems to me the worst thing that could happen is that the Houston Astros DON'T trade Bud Norris. And that ain't that bad.
The worst thing is that they give him up for low end prospects that don't ever make majors. I find that doubtful considering the Astros control over Norris.
I trust Luhnow enough to say we won't trade Norris unless he feels like we are getting proper value back. If nothing comes up, keep him until the winter and deal him then.
Or not deal him at all. I want to see us get the best value for Bud, but there is since in just not trading him if the price is never right. I think there is wisdom in having a veteran presence in the club house with new pitchers coming up, and that will surely be the case for the next calender year. That all being said, I would prefer to see us get a decent return for Bud and go from there.
Completely agree, only way I see us just moving him for less than value is if Crane just tells him you have to move that salary for next year
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cardinals&src=hash">#Cardinals</a> have a catching need with Molina to DL, but <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal">@Ken_Rosenthal</a> says they won't pursue one before 4</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/statuses/362582134352904194">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Orioles remain engaged with both Bud Norris and Justin Mourneau</p>— JIM BOWDEN (@JimBowdenESPNxm) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimBowdenESPNxm/statuses/362593106417299456">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Still believed Norris will be dealt but market did not immediately reheat post-Peavy. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> unlikely to lower asking price, either.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/statuses/362594047711383554">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Arizona continued to be linked with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a>' Norris with a fourth team as possible late candidate.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/statuses/362594229031153664">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> BALTIMORE — The Astros have standing offers for No. 1 starter Bud Norris but are hoping a team increases its pitch during the final hours before a 3 p.m. CT non-waiver trade deadline, a league source with knowledge of negotiations said Wednesday morning. Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Arizona have shown recent interest in Norris and a fourth team could come through as late candidate. The offers the Astros have received are “pretty soft,” the source said. As a result, the organization is waiting the situation out with the belief a club could meet its demands in a last-minute scenario. “I still think he’s gone and he’ll be traded,” the source said. Link
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Still believed Norris will be dealt but market did not immediately reheat post-Peavy. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> unlikely to lower asking price, either.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/statuses/362594047711383554">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Arizona continued to be linked with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a>' Norris with a fourth team as possible late candidate.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/statuses/362594229031153664">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> seem to be collecting final offers on Bud Norris. Price still high. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Orioles&src=hash">#Orioles</a> still interested. One dark horse could be <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SFGiants&src=hash">#SFGiants</a></p>— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaysonst/statuses/362594909129154560">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
