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Let the madness begin. The Astros have opened the trade deadline floodgates. Of course twitter had some of the best reactions:
Astros 2015 Draft Pick Zach Person
Going for @scottkazmir19 is a big sign. There's about to be a championship brought to this organization.
— Zachary Person (@Zac_Person) July 23, 2015
Sad to see him go. But wish nothing but the best for @scottkazmir19. Great teammate and great guy. Enjoy home buddy. #ThrowMeAllFastballs
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) July 23, 2015
Scott Kazmir is 4-0 w/a 0.99 ERA in 5 starts vs the Angels, Mariners & Rangers this year. 35 of Astros' final 66 games are vs AL West teams
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 23, 2015
Look, I like the trade. I'll miss the promise of the 6'3" 227lb catcher with a .941 OPS in - yes, I know - A-ball.
— Thickie Don (@AstrosCounty) July 23, 2015
The Brothers K #dibs
— Thickie Don (@AstrosCounty) July 23, 2015
Of course what nobody is talking about is the impact this move will have on moving Taylor Swift's concert.
— Thickie Don (@AstrosCounty) July 23, 2015
Sorry I've been so late responding to the Kazmir news. This air isn't going to hump itself.
— David G Temple (@davidgtemple) July 23, 2015
Lefty discrimination no longer!! Welcome home AND welcome aboard @scottkazmir19 .. Looking forward to that
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy) July 23, 2015
I'll start growing out the beard now! In the mean time, I can grow a mean stache. 1st dinner is on me https://t.co/3i8a7833pS
— Scott Kazmir (@scottkazmir19) July 23, 2015
In order to get a dude like Kazmir, you gotta give something up--this deal helps both teams. I hope those guys have nice careers.
— Archbishop Deshaies (@HouCounterplot) July 23, 2015
Really nice "sell high" on Jacob Nottingham. .238/.325/.375 .700 OPS in the first two seasons. .941 OPS this year.
— Stros & Son's (@StrosAndSons) July 23, 2015
Scott Kazmir is perfect for Houston. Didn't have to give up any of their highest-profile prospects and fortifies a rotation that needed it.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 23, 2015