The most inexcusable part of the Hopkins trade was also the most obvious
SPORTSMAP ROUNDTABLE
25 March 2020
SPORTSMAP ROUNDTABLE
The Texans trading DeAndre Hopkins not only came as a shock to Texans fans, but also to Texans QB Deshaun Watson.
ESPN 97.5's John Granato and Lance Zierlein discuss if the way the Texans operate is more dangerous than the Rockets, who are known for running personnel moves past James Harden.
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!