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Jed Lowrie Trade Fallout: Could Tyler Greene Start at Shortstop?

The trade of Jed Lowrie has opened up a position battle at Shortstop. Former first-round draft pick Tyler Greene is one of three contenders for the position, but does he have what it takes to stand out among his competition?

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Astros Trade Jed Lowrie: Fans Should Be Encouraged

Not a home run move, but a solid move in the right direction

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Jed Lowrie Trade Return: Profiling 1B/OF Chris Carter

Astros fans are abuzz over the additions of Brad Peacock and Max Stassi, and rightfully so, but here's a look at Chris Carter, a player who may fit the classic "change of scenery" profile.

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Jed Lowrie Trade Return: Profiling RHP Brad Peacock

Newly acquired Brad Peacock will join his third team in as many seasons this year. During that time frame Peacock has experienced extreme highs and lows. He put himself on the map with an impressive 2011 campaign where he started in AA-ball and ended in the majors all while posting solid numbers. He was not able to build on that success last season and posted a 6.01 ERA at the AAA level. Still he represents an intriguing pitching prospect for the Astros as he possesses the best strikeout numbers in the higher minors among Astros pitchers.

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Astros Afterburners Podcast: Jed Lowrie and Fernando Rodriguez Trade

Reacting to the trade with Oakland Athletics that netted the Astros Chris Carter, Brad Peacock and Max Stassi for Jed Lowrie and Fernando Rodriguez.

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Jed Lowrie Trade: Expert Reaction From Around The Web

Keith Law, Jeff Sullivan and Rob Neyer all weigh in on the Astros trade of Jed Lowrie to the A's

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PODCAST: TCB Astros Afterburners Podcast - Jed Lowrie And Fernando Rodriguez Traded To The Oakland Athletics

The Houston Astros have traded Jed Lowrie and Fernando Rodriguez to the Oakland Athletics for first basemen Chris Carter and two prospects, right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi and we're reacting in audio form.

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Jed Lowrie Trade: TCB Staff Reacts

Some of our staff's quick reactions to the trade of the talented shortstop to Oakland.

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Jed Lowrie Trade: Fernando Rodriguez Headed To Oakland, Astros Bullpen Takes A Hit

Even though he was pretty awful last season, there were enough indicators that Fernando Rodriguez could bounce back next season and be a valuable part of Houston's bullpen. Until he was traded to Oakland, that is.

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Jed Lowrie Trade: Could Jake Elmore Start At Shortstop?

After seeing what Marwin Gonzalez could provide at short, we look at Jake Elmore and ask the same question: could he fill in full-time for Jed Lowrie?

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Jed Lowrie Trade: Did Astros Capitalize On Shortstop Market After All?

All winter, we discussed the shallow shortstop market and what that meant for Jed Lowrie. Finally, we saw what he was worth, but did the timing work?

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Houston Astros Trade Jed Lowrie To Oakland Athletics For Three Players

Jed Lowrie is finally shipped to Oakland as part of a deal that was rumored for weeks. Coming to Houston are first baseman Chris Carter, right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi.

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2013 Houston Astros Preview: Could Marwin Gonzalez Start At Shortstop?

Let's say Houston needs a new starter by injury or by trade. Could Marwin Gonzalez start there?