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Astros 2019 Trade Deadline Coverage
As the 2019 MLB trade deadline approach, peruse the Crawfish Boxes’ collected writings, analyses and news on trade targets, rumors and situations.
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August 1, 2019
Astros Trade Deadline analysis: The morning after.
Trade deadline was a great day for the Astros, but was there a downside?
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August 1, 2019
Astros Make Four Trades For Now and Later
The Astros get their third ace in Zack Greinke
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July 31, 2019
Yankees fans react to the Trade Deadline. (don’t laugh, you’d be crying too)
It’s party-time in Houston. But there’s no joy in Bronxville tonight.
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July 31, 2019
The OTHER trade: Astros send Derek Fisher to Blue Jays for Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini
Under the radar trade, but could have big impact long-term
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July 31, 2019
Astros go all in. Acquire Zack Greinke for four Top Prospects
Astros make the biggest splash at the trade deadline. Kyle Tucker and Forrest Whitley not included
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July 31, 2019
Houston Astros Reacquire Martin Maldonado, But Why?
History repeats itself as the Houston Astros trade for Martin Maldonado again, this time from the Cubs. But is he really an upgrade?
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July 31, 2019
What’s Houston’s best course of action on the relief pitcher trade market?
Let’s take a look at how one usually-active corner of the market is shaping up, and what the Astros’ plans might look like for the day.
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July 29, 2019
Opening up the Warchest: Trade Deadline Primer
A full accounting of minor league and controllable major league assets ahead of the July 31 trade deadline
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July 25, 2019
Buy Low: Keone Kela?
Taking a look at the controversial Kela and if he’d be a good buy-low candidate
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July 25, 2019
Could Felipe Vázquez be an alternate relief ace target for the Astros?
If the Giants decide to hold on to Will Smith, there’s another lefty relief ace who looks similar
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July 24, 2019
A potential “Minor” upgrade to the Rotation
Exploring a trade for Rangers’ "ace" Mike Minor
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July 23, 2019
The Houston Astros are Ready to Move on from Max Stassi, and That Would be a Mistake
Jeff Luhnow is looking for a new catcher, which may spell the end of Max Stassi’s time with the Houston Astros.
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July 19, 2019
Trade Deadline Landmine: Madison Bumgarner
When it comes to players to avoid this trade deadline season for the Astros, Madison Bumgarner has to be near the top of the list
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July 18, 2019
Would the Rockies trade German Marquez?
Taking a look at Rockies’ SP German Marquez as a trade target
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July 16, 2019
Could the Astros Target A Quick Fix Starter?
The Astros will likely still go get a big time starter.
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July 12, 2019
Could the Astros add another Superhero: Thor? (Syndergaard)
Taking a look at the Syndergaard rumors
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July 11, 2019
MLBTR Top 50 Trade Candidates as potential Astros Targets (41-50)
Taking a look at MLBTR’s top 50 trade candidates and if they’d fit with the Astros
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July 9, 2019
Are the Astros the Most Interested in Trevor Bauer?
Could the Astros trade for nemesis pitcher Trevor Bauer?