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Yahoo Sports: Astros pick up 7 players in trade
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros acquired closer Francisco Cordero and outfielder Ben Francisco as part of a 10-player trade with Toronto on Friday.
Houston will also receive four minor leaguers in the deal - right-handed pitchers Joe Musgrove and Asher Wojciechowski, left-handed pitcher David Rollins, catcher Carlos Perez and a player to be named later.
The Blue Jays, who entered Friday at 45-47 and in last place in the AL East, will receive pitchers Brandon Lyon, J.A. Happ and David Carpenter from Houston.
''This is a very good deal for us,'' Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said. ''Once again, we are adding depth to our minor league system with quality young players. We really feel this will help us moving forward and are extremely excited about the players we've added to our organization.''
Houston will also receive four minor leaguers in the deal - right-handed pitchers Joe Musgrove and Asher Wojciechowski, left-handed pitcher David Rollins, catcher Carlos Perez and a player to be named later.
The Blue Jays, who entered Friday at 45-47 and in last place in the AL East, will receive pitchers Brandon Lyon, J.A. Happ and David Carpenter from Houston.
''This is a very good deal for us,'' Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said. ''Once again, we are adding depth to our minor league system with quality young players. We really feel this will help us moving forward and are extremely excited about the players we've added to our organization.''
More at: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/astros-pick-7-players-trade-151650335--mlb.html