I'm... speechless. Timmy the Hutt got off his ass and did something. And to top it off, he actually did something good. Way to go, Heavy P! If Lane is going to Round Rock to work on playing centerfield, Willy T's days in Houston are numbered. He's already been linked to trade talks with Seattle and Miami, right? Here's hoping that if he does get traded (although I'm not sure I want to trade him), he'll fetch some bullpen help in return.
Thoughts on the trade: - Gar now has mucho flexibility in the lineup. Lamb at 1st/Huff at 3rd against RHP, Ensberg at 3rd/Huff in RF/Berkman at 1st against LHP; - Will be very interesting to see how Ensberg reacts to his quasi-platoon situation; - This trade keeps Mike Lamb as far away from 3rd base as possible, a good thing; - Great move on sending Lane down. He needs the ABs to retool his swing, and the Stros will need him at some point this season; w/ he & Ensberg struggling, there's zero RH pop in the middle of the order, makes them very succeptible to good LHP; - Getting Huff for a utility infielder & their 11th or so best pitching prospect is awesome, Hun must think that Talbot can be a MLB starter or that Zobrist can play MLB SS, the Stros think neither of these is the case; - From what I've read, Huff seems like the kind of guy that would fit in well in Houston - works hard, doesn't get the redass, good clubhouse guy - and it bodes well for him staying in Houston past this season; - Purp said that he's by no means done dealing; I'd expect veteran bullpen arm is at the top of his list & Wandy is a prime target to get dealt because... - Gar announced yesterday that Wandy is headed to the bullpen, no need for a 5th starter until the 22nd, and Backe will most likely be brought up then; - May this be the end of the annoying & ridiculous Tim Purpura smak.
Excellent News! Assuming Huff is better defensively than Lamb at 3B, I'd like to see this lineup for the next couple weeks ... 2B Biggio 1B Lamb RF Berkman LF Wilson 3B Huff CF Burke SS Everett C Ausmus I think Morgan seriously needs several weeks off to let his shoulder/mind recover from whatever the real problem is. We know this guy can hit better than he has for the past couple months. Something is wrong whether Mo wants to admit it or not. I also love the fact that the team finally sent Lane down to the minors. I think he is a great guy, but it absolutely had to be done. I'd still like to see Luke Scott get an opportunity again this season.
That's funny, my wife's old boss said she had a boyfriend on the DRays but wouldn't tell the name. Wonder if it's him...
No kidding. I don't understand this mindset that he wasn't trying to do something all along to help this team. It's not like other teams are lining up to give us their best players. Trades have to work for both teams, not just the team you happen to pull for.
LOVE IT it's funny, everyone's saying "i don't know why ppl are bashing this".. but EVERyone is saying that. I think 90% of us are of the same mind for once on this move..great job Timmy!
yes he is ice cold. he has only got hits (39) in the past 21 of 23 games. and he is only batting .367 since june 1.
Thank the Lord you aren't our GM. It would be tar and feather time if we gave up two of our top prospects. We can get Crawford without giving up Pence and Hirsh.
Yeah, your right but check the first few pages. I think some Houston fans just assumed it was bad because of recent past experiences (Mario to Texans, Gay away from Rockets, MJ away from Rockets) but have now thought it out and changed their minds.
I really dont see Wilson batting cleanup....I think Huff would go there before him....or maybe this for the top 6 Bidge Burke Berkman Huff Lamb Wilson
It will be interesting to see what Tampa Bay does with Zobrist. At 25 and dominating AA, they might just go ahead and put him on their majors roster. But it would be even more intriguing if they left him at AA in their system. Maybe then Pallilo would have to admit that the Astros might have some people in their minors system that knows what they're doing.
Interesting. Hopefully we arent hating his and his agent's guts come January...assuming he produces what he is capable of.
