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          Astros get less than expected for Norris

          • Keith Law, ESPN Senior WriterJul 31, 2013, 05:46 PM ET
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            • Senior baseball analyst for Insider
            • Was special asst. to Blue Jays GM
            • Wrote for Baseball Prospectus
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          Details of the trade

          Baltimore Orioles get: RHP Bud Norris

          Houston Astros get: OF L.J. Hoes, LHP Josh Hader, competitive balance draft pick

          The Orioles' acquisition of Bud Norris gives them needed starting pitching depth, especially with Jason Hammel going on the DL on Wednesday, but also could help bolster their right-handed relief corps, if everyone comes back healthy and available. The Astros get a 4A position player, who gets on base, and a lottery-ticket lefty with arm strength but a long ways to go.