Tejada to the Astros

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Albers is a below average pitcher and Patton is a double A prospect who is only a fair prospect and has a history of arm trouble. This is a good trade for Houston. They gave up a bunch of guys who aren't major league regulars and got a power hitting SS who fits the home park to a tee. If they were relying on Albers and Patton being in the rotation they were doomed anyway because those guys aren't very good.

They arent very good. But I think they are a better option than a shortstop who is 31 and on the decline. I would be very surprised to see Tejada hit more than 35 hr's this year. Be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years. In my opinion, give up those 5 guys for a mediocre pitcher instead of Tejada.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by whodey17

They arent very good. But I think they are a better option than a shortstop who is 31 and on the decline. I would be very surprised to see Tejada hit more than 35 hr's this year. Be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years. In my opinion, give up those 5 guys for a mediocre pitcher instead of Tejada.

More than 35? If he hits more than 35 then this trade is an absolute steal. If he hits .300 with 20 HRs and 90 RBIs the trade will work out just fine. The only thing I'd be worried about if I was the Astros is if his body wears down and he spends most of the season on the DL.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

More than 35? If he hits more than 35 then this trade is an absolute steal. If he hits .300 with 20 HRs and 90 RBIs the trade will work out just fine. The only thing I'd be worried about if I was the Astros is if his body wears down and he spends most of the season on the DL.

If he does nothing they dont lose much becase they gave up no impact guys. I can see him hitting .285 28HR 95 RBI's in Minute Maid. Plus he gets to play in Miller Park, Wrigley and Great American a lot. Not to mention that going to the NL should negate the loss of the juice.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by whodey17

They arent very good. But I think they are a better option than a shortstop who is 31 and on the decline. I would be very surprised to see Tejada hit more than 35 hr's this year. Be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years. In my opinion, give up those 5 guys for a mediocre pitcher instead of Tejada.

Tejada is worth a whole lot more than a mediocre pitcher. They already have a bunch of them.