24 Jan 2016 13:32:43
The Astros can cap-off a successful by adding a above average catcher. Their starting catcher, Jason Castro has barely hit above the mendoza line the past couple of years and have no good catching prospects who can make a significant difference in the next 2-3 years.

The Brewers will ask for Alex Bregman if Houston wants Jonathan Lucroy. The Astros obviously say no, requiring them to part ways with multiple youn prospects.

The Astros will send Daz Cameron, Michael Feliz, Joe Musgrove, and Colin Moran to the Brewers. To even out the deal, the Brewers also send 26 year old Colin Wash to Houston.

Daz Cameron is the Astros No.2 Prospect, Felix is their No.5 Prospect, Musgrove is their No.8 prospect, and Moran is their No.9 prospect.

1.) 24 Jan 2016
24 Jan 2016 13:49:59
Pink, not all good catchers are good hitters. it's more about the ability to work with pitchers, framing pitches, etc. and with having some productivity at the plate.

2.) 24 Jan 2016
24 Jan 2016 13:57:47
Yes I agree with you but the Astros GM Jeff Lunhow has expressed multiple times throughout the offseason that the catching position is something they could look to improve heading into 2016.

3.) 24 Jan 2016
24 Jan 2016 17:05:59
Houston could use an upgrade at catcher and first base. Current projection is about .200 batting ave. at each position for next year.

4.) 24 Jan 2016
24 Jan 2016 18:05:56
With how much the Brewers robbed the Astros in the Gomez trade, I can't see them making another trade soon.

5.) 24 Jan 2016
24 Jan 2016 22:16:49
Would giving up Bregman be such a bad thing? considering Altuve and Correa are cornerstones?

6.) 24 Jan 2016
24 Jan 2016 23:13:00
Reminator, you of all people should understand that some folks have ridiculous attachments to their clubs' prospects.

7.) 25 Jan 2016
25 Jan 2016 06:10:13
Simply too much for Lucroy. Castro is good enough for one more season. He walks after this season and Houston gets a draft pick.

8.) 25 Jan 2016
25 Jan 2016 08:45:11
Are you saying that the Astros are going to offer Jason Castro a qualifying offer? Approximately 15 million for a guy like him isn't worth it. The thought of HOU offering him a QO is like the though of COL possibly signing Yovani Gallardo. Simply outrageous.

9.) 25 Jan 2016
25 Jan 2016 15:18:32
The QO is valued on a team by team basis. Right now, I would give Castro a qualifying offer simply because it'll be tough to replace him on the open market.

If I lose him, at best, I get an extra draft pick.

10.) 26 Jan 2016
26 Jan 2016 03:37:57
When the Boston Red Sox offered Stephen Drew a QO back in 2013, no one wanted him because of the draft pick they would have to give up to get him. In the end, Boston ended up re-signing him. At the time, Drew was a 15 Homerun guy who hit .270. If no one wants to sign a guy like that with a QO, why would they be willing to give up their FIRST pick for a catcher who is league average at most?

11.) 26 Jan 2016
26 Jan 2016 04:10:46
Because middle infielders are much easier to find than catchers.

12.) 26 Jan 2016
26 Jan 2016 05:24:02
If I were in charge I give Castro a qualifying offer. Here's why. there are very few catchers who give the total package, offense and defense. Castro, even though he isn't perfect represents an above average catcher. His value is set by the market. If he accepts the QO the Astros could do much worse. If he doesn't accept and goes elsewhere Houston gets the draft pick.

13.) 26 Jan 2016
26 Jan 2016 07:02:09
Exactly, Craig.

14.) 27 Jan 2016
27 Jan 2016 04:23:36
Except for the fact, nobody would sign him and give up their first round pick, they would wait til after the am. Draft and sign him when compensation isn't tied to him.

15.) 27 Jan 2016
27 Jan 2016 04:32:17
Jason Castro could be an upgrade for quite a few teams. The market will shake itself out.

16.) 27 Jan 2016
27 Jan 2016 08:36:16
That people see a 1st round pick (and a mid to late round pick at that) as more valuable than a seasoned player at catcher is mind-boggling.

The risk of any draft pick is huge, much like any prospect is. I don't get why teams think that forgoing a major upgrade, signing a lesser player, and keeping a pick for a guy that has a 50% or less chance of panning out is a good move.

If you're really confident in your ability to draft and develop talent, there's enough of it in the second round. Sign the damn players.