Phillies/Astros Trade: How Steve got a Closer for $1

A ho-hum trade from Rotiss perspective:

Phillies acquire: Brad Lidge, Eric Bruntlett

Astros acquire: Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary, and AA 3B Michael Costanzo

WBRL Impact:

Michael Bourn (Shoeless Jews) - GOOD - He gets a bump with (presumably) a starting CF and leadoff job, still a hitter’s park.

Brad Lidge (Goodfellas) - EVEN - He goes to another HR park, but for a winning team, so more save opps, but more crowd pressure. Is this the reciprocity for Mitch Williams circa 1994?

Luke Scott (Misogynistic Padres) - BAD - Presumably Scott gets bumped to 4th OF / bench, although rumors indicate he’ll be traded, which could help the situation, unless it’s in the AL.

Chad Qualls (Cover Zero) - GOOD - The de-facto closer for the Astros right now. For $1.

Filed Under Tags: Cover Zero, Goodfellas, Misogynistic Padres, MLB Transactions, Shoeless Jews

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