DESHAUN WATSON UPDATE
Debunking a Watson conspiracy just opened whole new can of worms
May 27, 2021, 1:24 am
SI.com's latest report revealed a new timeline regarding Deshaun Watson's trade request relative to the accusations against him. ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein discuss how this new information shifts the optics of Watson's trade request and what new questions now arise.
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In this episode, we break down the decision to bring rookie Cam Smith up to the Houston Astros big league roster — just 96 plate appearances into his major league journey.
Was it the right call, or a move made out of desperation due to the early-season outfield situation? We dive into the context of the Kyle Tucker trade, the uncertainty surrounding the outfield to start the year, and whether Cam Smith was truly ready — or if the Astros may have rushed a top prospect before he was fully developed.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down!