And now it begins… Trade season, the winds are swirling and while the Astros could add another bat or another arm it’s more likely GM Jeff Luhnow will add prospects. After all, who loves the minors more then Luhnow? The answer, not many people….

1. Chris Carter (1st/DH/LF) – Power! Teams who are in need of power might think Carter on a better team, with better lineup protection might beable to be more consistent.

Could be destinations – Blue Jays, Mariners, Pirates

2. Chad Qualls (RHP) – Would be an excellent addition to a playoff team lacking some bullpen depth can give you some saves.

Could be destinations – Blue Jays, Tigers, Dodgers

3. Tony Sipp (LHP) – Playoff team having a hardtime finding left handed relief, OUT OF NO WHERE Sipp of the Astros has a 0.59 ERA against lefty’s along with a .100 batting avg to lefty’s.

Could be destinations – Blue Jays, Tigers, Cardinals

4. Carlos Corporan (C) – Future is Max Stassi, right? Then you gotta make room for him. Corporan is a fairly good back up, he isn’t a black hole on offense like other backup catchers.

Could be destinations – Dodgers,

5. Austin Wates (OF) AAA – Since being an Astros minor leaguer he has been a .300 hitter, he has speed, and he is blocked.

Could be destinations – Reds, Royals

6. Kevin Chapman (LHP) AAA – Can get lefties out, would be a cheap addition to a team. His MLB time this year is the exception not the rule. Last season had a .000 ERA TO lefties in the majors. In AAA this season has an 0.78 ERA to lefties.

Could be destinations – Cardinals, Dodgers