SoxAce Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I wonder if bucket and/or Rock know. Although even if they did, I'm sure they probably have to keep it under wraps considering Hahn wants to explore it again in the off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I think the player they were looking at was Jason Castro. Flowers was just coming off of the absolutely brutal stretch he had, and it is noted in those leaked Astros trade talks that Hahn was extremely interested in Castro. Also, the Astros need to clear spots on their 40 man roster this offseason to protect some of their better prospects from getting snatched away in the rule V, so I could surely see how the Astros could be a willing trade partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 QUOTE (The Wiz @ Aug 12, 2014 -> 09:33 AM) I think the player they were looking at was Jason Castro. Flowers was just coming off of the absolutely brutal stretch he had, and it is noted in those leaked Astros trade talks that Hahn was extremely interested in Castro. Also, the Astros need to clear spots on their 40 man roster this offseason to protect some of their better prospects from getting snatched away in the rule V, so I could surely see how the Astros could be a willing trade partner. Yeah, that seems to be the most realistic guess so far, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I guarantee you whomever they were looking at was not a superstar. That would have got some headlines. This was likely a move for a piece that they think has long-term potential and I would probably say a young catcher would probably be about as accurate of a guess as any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 12, 2014 -> 06:26 AM) It would take Sale and Hawkins/Montas/T.Anderson/Micah Johnson or Danish if they didn't include Rodon AND Sale. There's just too much possible injury risk for another team to acquire just Sale as a centerpiece for a fellow franchise position player. I know, and I would never make that trade, but the Marlins are run by Loria so you never know what shenanigans he's up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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