Like the last minute trade that sent Justin Verlander from Detroit to Houston, the trade for Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball also sent a clear message, the Houston Astros are going after more than one World Series title.
The Astros bid adieu to Joe Musgrove, Colin Moran, Michael Feliz and Justin Martin.
Cole was officially introduced at a press conference today at Minute Maid Park in Houston:
Adam Wexler of KPRC-TV said that Gerrit is excited to apart of the defending World Series Champions and is looking forward to working with fellow veterans Brian McCann and Justin Verlander.