Brown remarked, "We're not aggressively trying to move him, but we'll listen. If you ask me if (I) think we're going to trade Valdez, I don't think we're trading Valdez. I think he's (a) pillar, and it's really tough to keep a rotation intact, and we really feel like he's going to be an important one in our rotation." This highlights the team's valuing of Valdez as essential for future pitching stability.
Following the trade of Tucker, the Astros feel less urgency to trade Valdez. Brown stated that by moving Tucker, the team saved about $9MM, dropping their projected luxury tax figure to around $225MM. This financial maneuvering demonstrates a strategic approach to roster management amidst increasing player salaries.
While acknowledging that the team would listen to offers on any player, including Valdez, Brown made it clear the Astros are not actively seeking to trade him. This nuance reflects the complexity of trade discussions in response to market dynamics and the value of retaining key talent.
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