2013 Astros Trade Rumors Thread

Jim Bowden with the breaking old news.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>regarding the most talked about player on this deadline, the o's are &quot;kinda&quot; in on bud norris, the dbacks a &quot;distant maybe&quot;</p>&mdash; Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/statuses/362647334556934144">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Hey I just tweeted you, here's a B level prospect, trade with me, maybe.

 

Who are O's top prospects?

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Orioles still alive on Bud Norris. Giants looking &quot;doubtful,&quot; one source says.</p>&mdash; Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaysonst/statuses/362648752437207040">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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1 hour left

 

If you have access to a TV, ESPN is doing a trade deadline show right now with the BBTN crew.

 

I wonder if the MLB biogenesis suspensions will have an impact today

 

MLB Network is also

 

That said, and tying in earlier reports Luhnow had offers on the table, id say the deal has probably either happened or not by now. It just hasn't been reported yet.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sources: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Royals&amp;src=hash">#Royals</a> acquire OF Justin Maxwell from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&amp;src=hash">#Astros</a>.</p>&mdash; Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/statuses/362649379376611328">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Here we go!

 

yeah, and i'm still assuming that bedard was already traded as well.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal">@Ken_Rosenthal</a>'s sources tell him <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinMaxwell44">@JustinMaxwell44</a> has been traded to the Royals.</p>&mdash; Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/362650259903619072">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bring up King George (Springer)!

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Justin Maxwell was a waiver claim so if Astros get someone interesting it's a win.</p>&mdash; Mr. Crawfish (@CrawfishBoxes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrawfishBoxes/statuses/362650364383731713">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Astros made a trade just as I went to the bathroom. *quickly runs to the bathroom again*</p>&mdash; Mr. Crawfish (@CrawfishBoxes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrawfishBoxes/statuses/362650084577513473">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dbacks&amp;src=hash">#Dbacks</a> continue to work phones with less than hour left. Still possible destination for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&amp;src=hash">#Astros</a> Bud Norris. Nothing imminent or close tho.</p>&mdash; Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveGilbertMLB/statuses/362650666625277953">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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this one made me laugh


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Finally, we can put an end to these incessant Justin Maxwell rumors.</p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/362650429231874051">July 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Welcome to the board, Mr. Bird.