As the deadline clock stopped, fans anxiously refreshed twitter every ten seconds to see any last-minute deals come to light. Among a few other moves, including Martin Maldonado and Zack Greinke, a report came in that the Astros dealt Derek Fisher to Toronto for their #25 overall prospect, a left-handed batting outfielder named Cal Stevenson, Joe Biagini, a right-handed reliever with a 3.78 ERA, and right-handed starter Aaron Sanchez.
There were really three potential needs at the major league trade deadline, and the Astros addressed all of them.