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why did the Astros leap at the opportunity to flush Julio Lugo, a guy they probably would kill to have back?


Are you nuts? I think the guy was asking for serious questions.....

Lugo was never, ever consistent in the field (see NLDS, 2001) and could not be relied on to get a big hit. While Everett is still developing at the plate (I hope), he's a much, much better option in the field than Lugo. Certainly to the point the Astros wouldn't "kill" to get Lugo back.