2011 2nd rounder Adrian Houser just traded to the Mets from the Brewers. He was part of the infamous Mike Fiers / Carlos Gomez trade (along with Josh Hader & Brett Phillips).
Interesting to look through MLBās projected opening lineups for former bus riders.
Guys who had at most a short stint in Houston include:
TB - Jose Siri (CF)
BOS - Enmanuel Valdez (2B)
CLE - Ramon Laureano (RF)
LAA - Patrick Sandoval (SP)
SEA - Josh Rojas (3B)
MIA - Bryan De La Cruz (LF)
LAD - Teoscar Hernandez (LF)
And, of course, there were a couple who left via free agency but were developed in the Houston system:
TOR - George Springer (RF)
MIN - Carlos Correa (SS)
And honorable mention to:
CWS - Martin Maldonado (C)
Yeah ā Straw did well for himself with that contract. It will be interesting to see if he accepts the demotion (and keeps the paycheck) or decides he would rather play with the big boys for less money ā assuming anyone is interested at a reduced salary, of course. Iām not sure what the market is for a speedy CF with zero power and not much bat of any kind.