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BWillie
Not surprised. Downs is a versatile player with a little pop in his bat. Hope he catches on somewhere else. ‘Stros probably making room for Josh Hamilton…
PlaidArmour
Matt Downs needs to write a book.
Shane Maples
Wouldn’t mind seeing the Reds pick him up.
Jordan 13
He had a good run, but isn’t going to be a part of the future. Will get a util job somewhere at MLB level.
You Know Who
To the phillies! Cuz… well why not?
mmiller54
I’d take him as a PH.
formerdraftpick 2
How could you not take a stab at this guy even as a utility infielder. I’d even give him the chance to compete as a starter.
stroh
Downs is a pretty good player – very versatile – plays all infield positions and the corner outfields, does not make errors, and swings a decent power bat. Over the last two years he hit 18 home runs in 390 ABs…..not bad for a utility guy. Not sure why the Astros let him go so early, without giving him a shot in spring training. I can only assume that they believe Scott Moore, Tyler Greene and Brandon Laird have more to offer as utility players. Moore and Greene have similar power as Downs.
Mopargary
I am surprised of this move. You can not have enough power off the bench.
This guy was always ready to pinch in in any way. I hope we can get something for him.