re: DAT: 7/28 The Battle for First Place

This was what I read

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The Astros are determined not to trade outfield prospect Brett Phillips, who one Astros-connected person referred to as “an absolute stud” when talking to Heyman. Houston is also interested in virtually every pitcher on the market, though one notable exception is Mike Leake, as the club’s evaluators aren’t particularly high on the Reds right-hander.

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So close to untouchable, but maybe getting Hamels plus them paying some of his deal would make them part with him? I dunno