With the Houston Astros still in first place in late June, recent talk has centered on trading for an established starting pitcher such as Cole Hamels in order to make a playoff push in 2015. To trade for Hamels would require the Astros to give up far too much, in prospects and dollars.
Houston would be better served by passing on the Phillies’ veteran pitcher.
In order to obtain an experienced, top ranked major league pitcher, the Astros would have to give up significant talent in minor league prospects and cash. The odds are that the Phillies are going to want in exchange for Hamels, top hitting prospects such as A.