Phillies acquire RF Pence from Astros (AP)

[The Question]

The Philadelphia Phillies made another deadline splash Friday night, acquiring All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros. The NL East-leading Phillies got Pence and cash from Houston for three minor leaguers and a player to be named, shoring up their lineup as they try to make it back to the World Series for the third time in four years.

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[key2win]

Phillies are looking scary.

[RAYJAYSOLDIER]

the city of philadelphia must want another championship making trades, signing big time free agents just within the last year!

[gladdyontherise]

Horrible trade by Philly, just mind blowing.

[ac-n-mike]

Horrible trade by Houston, just mind blowing.

^^^^^^^^^THIS I agree with wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy more


Houston has NO ONE that the fans like/love any more... NO ONE

there is NO REASON to even watch a game on TV.. let alone PAY to go to one


LASTROS', TRASHTROS', Whatever you want to call them... just AWFUL

[B.I.G.Poppa]

On the same day the Eagles get Nnamdi no less, very awesome.

[Daqda]

This is one of the most lopsided trades in history

[key2win]

Yeah the Phillies didnt even trade Domonic Brown to Houston. Im not sure who the 4 prospects are, but I know Brown is one of their top ones.

[Daqda]

They got jon singleton, jarrod cosart, some double A guy and a PTBN

[tank1976]

This looks like a great- short term - trade for Phillies. I am not sure about the guys they traded.

[bakemeister52]

Do I hear World Series bound!

[jsab4807]

They traded their top two prospects to get Pence. IF they pan out, it's a great deal for Houston.

Who gives up the top two prospects in their entire organization for a guy who becomes the 6th best player on your team? I don't see that as a good deal for Philly at all.

[JesRey]

Astros got a great deal for Pence.

The Phillies could of traded for any average RHB and they would do just fine in that Stadium. They gave up two top prospects for a guy that makes the All-Star team because he plays on a bad team and someone has to make it.

[Daqda]

I heard that Mike Minor was in the Braves package