Astros/Phillies

[Astros GM (Will)]

Astros receive:

Byron Buxton (Pre-arb 2/7, $0.80M)
Tyrone Taylor (Prospect, $0.30M)

Phillies receive:

Henry Owens (Pre-arb 2/7, $0.80M)
Joey Rickard (Prospect, $0.30M)
2016 5th Round pick

I'm dealing for Buxton, who is still considered one of best prospects in the game in Buxton (despite the slow MLB start). My major league team can wait for his production even after losing Rickard. It will hurt to lose a starting pitcher, but as I'm coming up on the start limit I figured it was a good time to deal from this new found depth. Both teams are at zero budget-wise but we were able to work out an even money deal.

[Phillies GM (Zach)]

I agree to this trade.

Will I regret losing Buxton in the future? I might. But I'm happy with my returns. Owens is a good young pitcher with plenty of potential and quite frankly I need SP to win it all. I also get Rickard who is contributing in the majors to replace Buxton. Even if Buxton turns into an MVP candidate it will be worth it if the Phillies can win a World Series.

[Das (Former Giants GM)]

Allow. Big trade, good risk for the Astros, nice return for the Phillies.

[Mariners GM (Phil)]

approve agree with giants, risks taken by both sides but both risks are about equal

[Rockies GM (Alex)]

Wow, huge swap! Like it for both teams. Approve (3-0).

[Dave (Former Nationals GM)]

Approve

[Jerry (Former Yankees GM)]

Approve

[Brewers GM (Tim)]

Approve

[Matt (Former Padres GM)]

Approve

[Royals GM (Bill)]

Approve

[Phillies GM (Zach)]

Official?

[Rockies GM (Alex)]

Official. Processed.