Pittsburgh O's / Phila. Astros trade

[Chuck (Philadelphia Astros)]

The Phila. Astros send:

1) Tyler Jay - SP - (Prospect)
2) Anthony Kay - SP (Prospect)
3) 3rd round 2018 minors pick
4) Tommy Joseph - 1B -( 2017-2020) at 500K
5) Ian Kennedy - SP - 2017: 8.4 mil
6) Jay Happ - SP - 2017: 4.8 mil, 2018: 8 mil, 2019: 11.2 mil

The Pittsburgh Orioles send:

1) Elvis Andrus - SS - 2017: 7 Mil
2) Justin Bour - 1B - 2017: 8 Mil

-My reasoning for this deal is that I am going "All in" for 2017. I pick up 2 very good offensive players and give up prospects a good player in Tommy Joseph who is under control for 4 years at 500K. I also get full value for Kennedy & Happ, which are both struggling this year. I hope my gamble pays off, and I also hope the trade works out for Brodie's team into the future with his re-build. Again it was a pleasure dealing with Brodie!!! Good luck!!

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For me I was selling high on a breakout from bour and andrus. I do not plan on keeping either player through this season and get a solid bat with plenty of control. I also get two injured prospects on a bit of a discount who I hope can turn it around after rehab.

The pitchers I got were a cap swap to make the deal work. Here's hoping happ can return to form for the rest of the season.

[Scott (Boston Padres)]

Commish approved. Processing on Fantrax.