The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have reportedly dealt OF/3B Aubrey Huff to the Astros for a couple of minor leaguers. Huff had been struggling for the Rays this season until recently, hitting a combined .176 in April and May before turning it around to the tune of .359 in June and .389 thus far in July.
It’s a good move for the Astros, who are desperate to give some offensive support to Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Roy Oswalt. The NL Central is still very much up for grabs and Huff, a notorious second-half player, gives Houston another weapon.
Fantasy leaguers who own Huff will love that he’s now in one of the best hitter’s parks in baseball, but the bigger fantasy question here is: Will the Rays now call up stud prospect Delmon Young? Bat-flipping incident aside, Young is the best hitting prospect in the minors and many are hoping this opens the door for his promotion. (Especially me: I just picked Young up in my keeper league.)
