Astros-A’s Trade
Posted by Steve L. on February 4th, 2013 · Comments (2)
Via MLB.com -
The A’s added another new piece to their infield on Monday, acquiring Jed Lowrie and right-handed pitcher Fernando Rodriguez from the Astros for first baseman Chris Carter, right-hander Brad Peacock and Minor League catcher Max Stassi.
The most interesting part of this trade, for me, is that it was a Billy Beane and Jeff Luhnow hook up. Always fun to see who out-smarts who there…
A’s risk is that Lowrie can never stay healthy. Peacock and Stassi are pretty decent prospects.
A’s risk is that Lowrie can never stay healthy. Peacock and Stassi are pretty decent prospects, and at positions of need for the ‘Stros.