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Take it away, Ken Rosenthal:
Sources: #Orioles agree to acquire Norris from #Astros for Hoes and another piece. Finalizing now.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2013
As a regular at Baseball Think Factory was quick to observe, “If you’re getting Hoes, asking for ‘another piece’ usually costs extra.” (Hey, now.)
Actually, 23-year-old outfielder L. J. Hoes (.300/.374/.397 in 357 Triple-A plate appearances) seems to be a pretty good get for Houston in exchange for starter Bud Norris.