"As Brown put it, " it's not easy to part ways with successful pieces that you have that are high-end prospects. But when there are a lot of teams that need starters, that's where the market is. A lot of teams need starters, and so you don't want to lose out. So you have to get creative and pull from your depth and maybe fill that spot.""
"This is the first indication of any talks between Valdez and the Astros since Brown's season wrap-up presser at the end of September, when he stated that the two sides would remain in touch. While Brown's latest comment doesn't technically provide any new information on this front, it is somewhat notable that Valdez might still remain on Houston's radar even in a slight fashion, as it has widely been assumed that he'll be signing elsewhere."
The Astros traded first-year outfielder Jacob Melton and minor-league right-hander Anderson Brito to the Rays as part of a three-team deal that brought right-hander Mike Burrows to Houston. Acquiring Burrows added a controllable, talented young starter at the cost of two notable prospects. The organization described parting with high-end prospects as difficult, explaining that heavy demand for starters creates a market that requires creativity and depth moves. The team intends to pursue additional pitching and has had some back-and-forth with Framber Valdez’s camp, indicating Valdez may still be on Houston’s radar despite widespread expectations he would sign elsewhere.
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