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.
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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.