Brad Lidge?

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An official of one team that checked in confirms that his club was told the Astros have no interest in trading Lidge, barring an offer they'd be nuts to refuse. So that ought to clear up any confusion about the Astros' state of mind.

Doesn't sound like Lidge is getting any cheaper (or more effective with at least 1-3 hits given up every single appearance this year), but another struggling reliever could be a better fit in some ways.

Scott Eyre is off to a horrible start and Sweet Lou isn't the most patient guy in the world. They have stuck with him, but you would think his value wouldn't be at the highest right now and that the Cubs might be looking to try something different in their slow start. The Rox really like the former Giant lefty and tried to sign him previously I believe. Now might be the best time to acquire him if interested when his value is low. He's had some odd medical issues early this year that might explain some of his troubles (as well as it just being early still), and also has an option for next year I think where he could be more valuable and our team even more competitive.