That is a possibility. I think short term he's in the OF and spells Mo some at 3B. I think they'd consider moving Ensberg in a deal and this actually makes it easier for them to do it.
This trade could mean that Ensberg is on his way out soon; possibly for Tejada or Willis. This is a great trade for Purp's 1st. Huff has hit at least 20 HR's the last 4 years and hit .311 34 HR 107 RBIs in '03. He also does not strike out a lot. Great job Tim!
Granted they were speculating, but the SR610 guys were giving odds on who the trade might be for, and they gave the best odds for Tejada. That's why I mentioned it, assuming that they've heard he is in fact on the market.
I wouldn't have givin up zobrist he going to be good a switchhitter with good range at short.I have my doubts about this one.
I got an Idea! here is my dream line-up with what we have now 2B- Biggio 1B- Lamb LF- Berkmen CF- Wilson RF- Huff 3B- Endsberg SS- Evrett C- Ausmus Pitcher Spot! Remember preston used to play Center so y cant he do it agin? Run that line up out there and see what happens
guys, drayton said it in the press conference - largest payroll in team history; give up the talk for abreu, tejada, willis or anyone else with a big, or potentially big contract. they still have valuable pieces to deal for another hitter, if needed. i like the deal - it is an upgrade.
We also have Baggy's Roger's and possibly Andy's salsries coming off next season...gotta be in it to win it
Good move. Huff has been heating up after struggling initially off the DL. I think it is a fair deal for both sides. This is a guy that in '03 and '04 hit 34 and 29 homers, and topped 100 RBI's while hitting around .300 ... in a piss-poor Devil Rays lineup (not that our lineup is all that great right now). Not sure what happened last year, but his average and OPS dropped off quite a bit. My guess Ensberg will see more days off if he continues to struggle, while Lamb continues to platoon. Right now our best lineup seems to be without Ensberg, but I'd hate to send him to the bench and potentially kill his bat.
I think you hit the nail on the head. This is a move because they are worried about Ensberg. If Mo can hit his way out of his slump then great, if not we have a guy who can play 3rd and field the position better then Lamb. Good move by the Astros. I will now refer to Timmy P as Mr. Purpura for now.
Potentially big contract players are still an option with the club reducing around $45 million off their payroll next year.
Opening up the lines of communication with the D-Rays for a possible aquisition of C. Crawford? Maybe, maybe not. One can only dream.
Sweet move - its exciting to have another power hitter in our park. This could be his chance to shine and get out of the hell-hole in TB. No way in hell Lamb sits right now - dude has a smokin' bat. Same can be said for Burke. We need bats in there. Agreed totally RM95.
Zomg liek teh Aztr0x ned to trayde 4 Ar0d n liek jasone lanb 4 teh josen santyena lol rofel ami rite? GREAT trade by Tim. I've been wanting this guy all season. Left handed power bat in the middle of the order. LOVES. IT.
