Trade Report: Astros Trade For Yankees Reliever

by Ben Cook on July 30, 2008

The Houston Astros (inexplicably acting like buyers) have traded for reliever LaTroy Hawkins from the New York Yankees in exchange for class A second baseman, Matt Cusick.

I've been incredibly confused by the Astros' actions over the past couple of weeks. Hawkins is 1-1 with an ERA of 5.71 and will be a free agent at the end of the year. Hawkins has reportedly been pitching better as of late but I still can't understand what the hell the Astros think they're doing. I mean, do they really think a right handed reliever with an ERA over 5 is going to help them make up the 9.5 games between them and a playoff spot?

Astro fans, you have my pitty. Not only are you having a rough year, but your GM is apparently delusional. Enjoy!

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