July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:26 AM) The reports I heard this morning were that it was actually the Mets who rejected the trade due to concerns over Gomez hip. That was at least what I heard on the ESPN radio update on my drive in this AM. Yeah I heard that too which blows up the idea they are still going to trade him by Friday.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:29 AM) Yeah I heard that too which blows up the idea they are still going to trade him by Friday. It isn't like he's out though. It does probably reduce the price they could get, so maybe the Brewers think it is best to hold on. I'd think at this point, maybe Gomez goes for a little less then expected and that might end up being a good thing.
July 30, 201510 yr The more I read about this, the more it seems like the whole thing was a publicity stunt by the Mets. Show the fans you really, really, really wanted an offensive upgrade, and then flunk the physical.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 01:31 PM) The more I read about this, the more it seems like the whole thing was a publicity stunt by the Mets. Show the fans you really, really, really wanted an offensive upgrade, and then flunk the physical. I could see that, especially with all the "cheap" comments coming from the fanbase. Blame it on health, not money.
July 30, 201510 yr Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 5m5 minutes ago Manhattan, NY carlos gomez and mike fiers go to houston https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS But but...bad hip
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 04:32 PM) Carlos Gomez and Mike Friers to Houston Wow, love the aggression out of Houston. As Dick pointed out earlier, the addition of the wild card play in game put a greater emphasis on winning the division and Houston has clearly upgraded their roster to try and keep them ahead of the Angels.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 06:32 PM) Carlos Gomez and Mike Friers to Houston Sounds expensive.... Five prospecfs
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 05:38 PM) Ugh, AL has gotten much tougher in the last 24 hours We are 5-1 against that sorry Astros team, haha. It's not always who you play, it's when you play 'em. Certainly the case for White Sox opponents in the last month. They also announced Jed Lowrie is returning and will start at 3B, so that pushes out Valbuena/Marwin Gonzalez but provides you much better defense and more of a contact hitter to go with all those boppers. Edited July 30, 201510 yr by caulfield12
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:43 PM) The Brewers got a haul my goodness. Stupid Mets. Absolutely stupid. Astros fans freaking out they gave up Phillips
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 06:44 PM) Astros fans freaking out they gave up Phillips They should be. Holy crap. Well done Brewers. They should send the Mets a thank you card.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 05:44 PM) Astros fans freaking out they gave up Phillips Astros trade rumors include players such as Brett Phillips, A.J. Reed, Josh Hader, and Joe Musgrove. Who are the other four?
July 30, 201510 yr Author We've played well against TOR and HOU. Bring it on! Give me a bat and let's go to work
July 30, 201510 yr Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 2m2 minutes ago Chris Cotillo retweeted Ken Rosenthal Per @MLBPipeline, numbers 2, 7, 14, 21 in Astros' system. Chris Cotillo added, Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal Complete deal: OF Gomez and RHP Fiers from #Brewers to #Astros for OF Phillips, LHP Hader, OF Santana and RHP Houser. https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 06:47 PM) Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 2m2 minutes ago Chris Cotillo retweeted Ken Rosenthal Per @MLBPipeline, numbers 2, 7, 14, 21 in Astros' system. Chris Cotillo added, Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal Complete deal: OF Gomez and RHP Fiers from #Brewers to #Astros for OF Phillips, LHP Hader, OF Santana and RHP Houser. https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo Damn that's a lot. Maybe that's why we're looking to rent.
July 30, 201510 yr Well here's the thing. The Mets package was significantly worse. You would think if there was anything to his hip issue the Astros wouldnt give up that haul. After all they are the ones that found an issue with Aiken. Mets are incredibly stupid. It had to be a money issue.
July 31, 201510 yr Fiers and Gomez are both around next year as well (Fiers through 2020). In terms of Top 100 prospects, Brewers get 2: Phillips (#39) Santana (#87) Hader (#14 Overall Astros Prospect) Houser (#21 Overall Astros Prospect)
July 31, 201510 yr I would have probably traded 2 near top 100 guys for Gomez alone. Astros still have 5 top 100 prospects (after the trade).
July 31, 201510 yr By the way, Zach Wheeler the #11 prospect a few years back and actually has had a ton of major league success at a young age. So I have a hard time saying that the Astros gave up more then the Mets.
July 31, 201510 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 07:05 PM) By the way, Zach Wheeler the #11 prospect a few years back and actually has had a ton of major league success at a young age. So I have a hard time saying that the Astros gave up more then the Mets. Id rather take the Astros package over a SP coming of TJ and a nobody SS.. Phillips is raking in the minors and Santana (albiet SUPER small sample) already out OPSing Gomez.. I think both will be pretty nice players in the future
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