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Astros trade Myles Straw to Indians for RHP Phil Maton

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Rockets34Legend, Jul 30, 2021.

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  1. Rockets34Legend

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    Buxton incoming?
     
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    Obviously a move that would not be made unless Houston were acquiring someone they expect to play CF.
     
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    I thought Straw was good at baseball now.
     
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    I bet we get Buxton
     
  6. Rockets34Legend

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    Isn't it CHASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSY TIME?
     
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    Was thinking the same thing. Maton is not someone you bring in and just call it a day. Especially since Myles has been really solid
     
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    Buxton time?

     
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    I for one sure ass hell hope so that would real put us in the thick of it.
     
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    We were just starting to like him. Defense and base stealing much improved lately.
     
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    You don't trade Straw for an arm that is no better than the Bielaks and Raleys of the world unless you're opening up a spot and not for Chazzy Fizz either.
     
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    Maton is WAY better than Bielak and probably significantly better than Raley, although Raley is a good RP who has had bad luck. Maton is a Strom-effect candidate and either way strikes a ton of guys out.
     
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    I think there is something big coming but then again, Chas is as good as Straw was.
     
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    I don’t even know who that is lol

    Let’s get Kris Bryant now!!!
     
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    It's weird seeing Toro in another uniform....and now Straw!?? Ugh.
     
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    I just wish we’d gotten a LHP with Straw.
     
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    Please let it be Buxton.
     
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    We want Kris Bryant.
     
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