The best part about this trade is that it means the Astros wont be overpaying for a Hunter or Rowand. Thanks for the memories Brad.
The Astros have an American black guy on the team now. I really just see him as a Willy T replacement, which is kind of what I saw in Josh Anderson. But this move does free us up to move Scott and/or Anderson in a deal. Neither are bigtime young players, but both have big league experience, and have shown the ability to play up here.
Wade was a bad GM in Philly and he will continue to be a bad GM in Houston. Now we have tangible proof.
so did we.....when Bidge hit that 9th inning HR off of Wags, the season turned around and we went to the WS
I saw that this trade means that we will now target Cordero (makes total sense) AND enable us to trade for Dontrelle (not quite understanding how that enables us to do this but im all ears). The Marlins dont need a 2B, thus Burke isnt going to help them. I suppose if they are willing to take Patton and maybe Josh Anderson then it may work. What is Dontrelle's contract status? Can we lock this guy up for 3 years or so? Somewhere Timmy P is sitting in a Dunkikn Donuts saying "Why didnt I thnk of that.....oh well, time to make the donuts"
I absolutely love this trade. I also love Brad Lidge. Best of luck to him. I like Bruntlett a lot, too. But I'd heard so many good things about Bourne. A top-of-the-order guy with a good OBP, good plate discipline, speed, and outstanding up-the-middle defense? Wow! You have to give something to get something. Of course, I said that after the Jennings trade, too. So mebbe I'll be eating crow again in a few months. But first response on my part is "Yes!!! WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!" If Wade then turns around and lands Cordero AND Castillo, he's the freaking new Hunsicker. No way he could pull that off.
The fact that Wade went back and got a guy he probably scouted/drafted i think is great...my vuess is that he doesnt think he overpaid at all for the guy....and probably thinks he stole Costanzo to boot. Good stuff Wade. Now go get us a #2 guy to put behind Roy.
I really, really, REALLY hope they don't go and overpay for a guy like Cordero. In my mind, the only closers you overpay for are the truly special guys... the Riveras, the Lidge in his prime, the Gagne in his prime... the guys that absolutely blow the competition away (not just merely get 3 outs at the end of the game). Otherwise, I'd rather develop a closer from within... the Papelbon/Lidge/Wagner/Rivera route.
I agree....id like to have the guy but if its going to take more than 4-5 million per year (which i think is more than fair mkt value for a decent closer with one good year), then pass and see what other options we have. I think spendng the money on a starter that we can lock up for a few years is much more important.
My gut feeling tells me that Cordero will go for at least 9 million per season. I agree that we really ought to save the money for a decent #2 pitcher.
Wow I'm really happy about this move! Bourn will be a big time gold glove caliber CF for the next 10 years. I saw this guy play at UH a bunch and he is one of the best outfielders I have ever seen on any level. I don't know much about this 3rd baseman we are getting but I sure hope we can develop this guy because we have nothing in the minors at third. ok outfield we are set! Bourn/Pence/Lee Scott and Anderson backing them up with Lee coming out late when we are up. infield for better or worse we are stuck with the left side of our infield next season I sure hope we get another second baseman in here and make Burke "win" a job and not get handed one. I'm happy with the young guy and Ausmus at catcher for atleast one season and now Lance can just stay at first every game. What does this mean for Loretta/Lamb? I'm not sure I would still consider Loretta and Lamb in my plans and now it's time to get a pitcher. D-Train, get it done!
