<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Duquette able to get Norris without trading any top tier prospects. Houston also really wanted LHP Zach Britton who is currently in Triple A</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="https://twitter.com/Britt_Ghiroli/statuses/362664515684401152">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
issue with Hader's medical? "An issue with Hader's medicals could lead to a switch in the second prospect headed to Houston, tweets Danny Knobler of CBS Sports" http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ sounds like could be a replacement pick up...hope its a good one if BMORE is desperate to get the deal finalized
I guess Hader 15-20, Hoes not top 20. I think Smith might miss the top 20 also, but right in that area. Hader seems to have by far the highest ceiling of these guys
Hader was #19 in the Orioles system according to BA entering the season. He's obviously improved a lot, but Baltimore has a shallow system outside the top 2.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Josh Hader - other plyr going to Astros fr O's Low 3/4 arm slot. Similar look to Chris Sale. FB--SL- CH velo 89-96. I'm told , exc athlete</p>— Jim Duquette (@Jim_Duquette) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jim_Duquette/statuses/362665348295696385">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
This guy (and the pick) made the deal much better for me, I got really disappointed when I only saw Hoes. I assumed he was the headline of the deal
“I’m excited for the opportunity,” Norris told MLB.com. “I’m very thankful for Houston and the organization for everything they’ve done for me and given to me. You get drafted by them and come through the Minor League system and play here for four years. Houston’s been my home for a long time. It will be hard to leave a lot of it behind me, but as I look forward I’m excited to play in Baltimore. They’ve got a great city and a great, young team. They play together and play very hard. I’m excited to go to postseason and make a run at something.” “I really wanted to get an opportunity play in the postseason,” he said. “You play in the big leagues to go out there to win to be the best you can be. It’s been a tough stretch the last four years in Houston and I’ve seen a lot of people get traded from them. I’ve prepared for it and I’m really excited for the opportunity to pitch in Baltimore.”
I hope he does really well there. Bud seemed to handle all of the trade rumors really well, and has always seemed happy and proud to be an Astro
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hoes was gonna start in OF tonight for Orioles, who are in contention. Can he start for the talent-laden <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a>?</p>— Beer and Baseball (@astrosguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/astrosguy/statuses/362670836194349057">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Orioles have acquired RHP Bud Norris and International Signing Bonus Slot #91 from Houston.</p>— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) <a href="https://twitter.com/Orioles/statuses/362671321123008514">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Astros will receive OF L.J. Hoes, LHP Josh Hader, and Baltimore’s 2014 Draft Competitive Balance Pick-Round A, Selection #2.</p>— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) <a href="https://twitter.com/Orioles/statuses/362671355382087681">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp....topic_id=&sid=milb&tcid=vpp_copy_28323219&v=3 Very similar delivery to Sale. Bright future with this kid, so projectable.
Lol, yea I certainly wouldn't root for him against us! Hammel was just placed on the DL and was scheduled to start Friday, so i'd guess that is where Bud fits in
WOW this big. Astros will be able to draft 3 elite prospects among the TOP 40 picks. Hoes hopefully hits with more at MM with the short left field wall. Good trade for Luhnow.
