Astros/Nats

[bumpin99]

Nats trade

SP: Kyle Kendrick 2.45M (4/5)
RP: Rex Brothers (0/5 PP) (B.A. #7 Rockies prospect)


to the Astros

for

C- Jason Castro - '11: $400,000 (PP 1/5)
C - Ben Heath


I am doing this trade to build depth at Catcher. Also looking to lose some salary by dealing Kendrick. I hope Castro can come back from his knee injury ok.

[Astros GM (Rayne)]

Agree
big fan of brothers he has high k upside ...kendrick is nothin special but if they phils end up tradin blanton he's a solid spot starter...castros a solid hitter but nothin special

[Bud Selig (Trade Review)]

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[Bud Selig (Trade Review)]

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