Quote:Wonder if it's a reflection on wether or not Clemens will be back. Would we be considering this move if the Astros thought he'd be back at mid-season.

I think this has a reflection in a positive light. Basically the club is hoping that if they spend money on Garciapara, trade for a guy like Garland they can convince Clemens to come back becuase they improved and at a discounted rate for a partial season and because they, hopefully, would've spent more money. Just my opinions and they are completely unsubstantiated, but I can believe we may be after Garland, especially after the WS.
"Did we make the playoffs yet?" - Bess Clemens-Booher