There is less than 30 minutes left before the trading deadline, and so far it has been all NL. Actually, Houston’s two deals mean that Shannon Stewart probably isn’t going to Colorado. And Mike Williams won’t be going to Boston.
Ever notice how these deals often end up involving teams like the Astros, who haven’t really been mentioned much. Teams like to make deals with teams that keep secrets, and usually the rumor that a deal is in the works means that one side or the other is unhappy and unwilling to do it.
ESPN.com: MLB – Astros acquire Astacio, Pirates closer Williams