The Houston Astros continue to shed veteran players and General Manager Jeff Luhnow made one of his better trades in terms of prospect value, although none of the three players are A-level young stars. The additions of pitchers Rudy Owens and Colton Cain, as well as outfielder Robbie Grossman add...
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PLAYERS:
Rudy Owens,
Robbie Grossman,
Wandy Rodriguez,
Dallas Keuchel,
Lucas Harrell,
Starling Marte
TEAMS: Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates
TEAMS: Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates
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