The Houston Astros acquire Travis Blackley from the A’s

The Astros have acquired 30-year old lefty starter/reliever Travis Blackley from the Oakland A's for 25-year old lefty swinging outfielder Jake Goebbert.  Blackley pitched in 28 games (15 starts) for the Giants and A's last year and he was 6-4 with a 4.10 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP.  Blackley has ...