Another year, another trade deadline. There was no Carlos Gomez/Brett Phillips swap for fans to debate for an eternity. Nary a Ben Zobrist/Aubrey Huff disaster. Nor was there a Scott Kazmir rental, and thus, no hometown Daniel Mengden shipped away to a division rival. The criticism will soar from both sides, but the Astros were very wise not to make a huge splash at the trade deadline.
A SELLER’S MARKET FOR THE AGES
Brian Cashman converted a handful of prospects and moral indifference into Gleyber Torres, Billy McKinney, Rashad Crawford, and old friend Adam Warren.