VIDEO: Astros Introduce Deadline Acquisitions Including Zack Greinke to Media at Press Conference
By Michael Luciano

The Houston Astros swung for the fences at the trade deadline, acquiring four noteworthy players, chief among them being former Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke. GM Jeff Luhnow got the opportunity to introduce Greinke along with catcher Martin Maldonado and two former Toronto Blue Jays pitchers in Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini.
Watch LIVE as the #Astros introduce Greinke, Biagini, Sanchez, and Maldonado to the media. https://t.co/ZnxXQS4Dqg
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 2, 2019
Maldonado, who was an Astro as recently as last year, was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for utility player Tony Kemp. The Astros sent outfielder Derek Fisher to Toronto for Biagini and Sanchez, both of whom Lunhow is hoping can be resurrected by Brent Strom.
The paradigm-shifter, however, is Greinke, who was acquired from Arizona in exchange for a haul of prospects including Top 100 guys like Corbin Martin, right-hander JB Bukauskus, and slugging first baseman and corner outfielder Seth Beer.
Greinke and his 2.90 ERA will join Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, and Wade Miley in a loaded Astros rotation.
RHP Zack Greinke will wear number 21. Last worn by OF Derek Fisher earlier this season. #Astros (thanks to @jakemkaplan) pic.twitter.com/T5cZEKTLaE
— MLB Jersey Numbers (@NumbersMLB) August 2, 2019
Luhnow managed to add one of the best starters in the game, more pitching depth, and a solid backup catcher all without sacrificing top prospects like Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, and Forrest Whitley.
Take a bow.