Rays trade Huff to Astros

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JULY 12, 2006

The Devil Rays made another big deal, trading veteran third baseman Aubrey Huff to the Houston Astros on Wednesday.

The Rays, who also included cash in the deal to cover some of Huff's $6.75-million salary, get back two minor leaguers who were playing at the Double-A level: right-handed starter Mitch Talbot, 6-4 with a 3.39 ERA, and shortshop Ben Zobrist, who is hitting .327 with three homers and 30 RBI.

With Huff traded, Ty Wigginton is likely to take over at third.

Posted by Times Editor at 10:13:00 am on July 12, 2006 in

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