I have a series of thoughts on the Astros' trade today that sent pitchers Mark Appel, Brett Oberholtzer, Harold Arauz, Vince Velasquez, and Thomas Eshelman to the Phillies in return for relief pitcher Ken Giles and SS prospect Jonathan Arauz.
They're disjointed, separate thoughts, so here goes.
1 - Need
Dallas Keuchel - under Astros' control through at least 2018.
Mike Fiers - under Astros' control through at least 2018.
Collin McHugh - under Astros' control through at least 2019.