Clint Barmes to Houston for Felipe Paulino

[pretendastronaut]

The Astros addressed their most glaring offensive need, acquiring middle infielder Clint Barmes from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for righthander Felipe Paulino.

Barmes, a 31-year-old righthanded hitter, had a breakout rookie season in 2005 as the Rockies' starting shortstop but struggled as a sophomore and was injured most of the 2007 season. Since his return, he moved to second base predominantly because of the presence of Troy Tulowitzki and has had an up-and-down career.

 

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[logan82]

Seems like just yesterday that Barmes was a hot rookie SS.

[sbrylski]

The Astros addressed their most glaring offensive need, acquiring middle infielder Clint Barmes from the Colorado Rockies...

 

The "addressed" a need, yet it's still a glaring hole. Barmes has a sub .300 wOBA over the past two seasons. Go Astros!

[Oldcity]

This really seems like a good deal for Colorado. I think Paulino still has upside.

[Funketown]

This really seems like a good deal for Colorado. I think Paulino still has upside.

I agree with you. That's a guy I'm not disappointed to see leave the division.

 

As for Barmes, although he really isn't you know, that good at baseball, I feel like he's the type of annoying little player that will kill the Brewers. The name just sounds annoying.

[hawing]

Seems like just yesterday that Barmes was a hot rookie SS.

Until that mishap with the deer meat, yeah.