Grienke to 'Stros.

[El Supremo]

Now they have the top two pitchers in baseball along with the fifth (Grienke, Verlander and Cole).

Normally I'd be happy to see him out of the NL West but the Rox have a two game series in Houston next week.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804753-report-zack-greinke-traded-from-d-backs-to-astros-for-4-prospects-at-deadline

[True Dough]

1. Whoa! Houston landed a big one!

Doesn't sound like any of the four prospects going to Arizona is an all-star in the making. Anyone know much about them?

Starting pitchers Corbin Martin and J.B. Bukauskas, first baseman/outfielder Seth Beer and utility man Josh Rojas

[DarthDem]

3. It's Not a Great Haul

Bukauskas has been heralded in the past - not sure how he's done this season. I'm pretty sure he's the pearl of the deal for the Diamondbacks. However, Corbin Martin is a little farther along than Bukauskas (AAA versus AA) and has been rated higher by some. The other two guys are flyers. Houston kept their top two prospects, Forrest Whitley and Kyle Tucker, each rated far higher than Martin and Bukauskas.

[True Dough]

4. Good to know

Thanks for the info.

[DarthDem]

5. You're Welcome

I think the Astros should be very pleased with themselves. Almost everyone wanted Tucker.

[Ohiogal]

2. Oh, great.

Indians play the Strohs today and tomorrow.

[Auggie]

6. Yeah ...

but they still have to play the games. Tribe pounded the Astros last night 10-4, and a guy with a .242 average did most the damage.

I wonder if Puig and/or Reyes will start against Cole tonight?