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Over the weekend, the Astros trade for right handed pitcher Ken Giles was finalized. Astros acquired Giles and shortstop Jonathan Arauz from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-handed pitcher Mark Appel, right-handed pitcher Harold Arauz, right-handed pitcher Thomas Eshelman, left-handed pitcher Brett Oberholtzer and right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez.
Monday, the Astros introduced their newest bullpen arm but didn't name Giles the closer.
Video: @KenGiles53 puts on his new #Astros jersey and cap. He will wear 53. #100MileGiles pic.twitter.com/uLXXBp6skW
— Houston Astros (@astros) December 14, 2015
Luhnow had high marks for Giles:
"We gave up a lot of value to get Ken; we believe Ken has a lot of value for us." @jluhnow on @KenGiles53 #Astros pic.twitter.com/Kuc7mQzKBx
— Houston Astros (@astros) December 14, 2015
Hinch is appears excited to add another key arm to the bullpen:
"I'm happy about adding Ken to the bullpen. It strengthens a strength." #Astros manager A.J. Hinch on @KenGiles53. pic.twitter.com/5ZXaqQs1Vi
— Houston Astros (@astros) December 14, 2015
"I have no doubt if Ken Giles ends up being our closer ... our team can handle it" â AJ Hinch
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) December 14, 2015
Giles is ready to roll:
"They had to give up a lot to get me" â Ken Giles
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) December 14, 2015
"I believe I can be successful in any role," @KenGiles53. #Astros #100MileGiles pic.twitter.com/1rz9ygEoRS
— Houston Astros (@astros) December 14, 2015