Thursday, July 5, 2012

Carlos Lee Trade: Marlins Acquire Slugger From Astros For Matt Dominguez, Rob Rasmussen

Carlos Lee

Carlos Lee of the Houston Astros hits a line drive to center in the seventh inning to break up a no hitter by pitcher Andrew Cashner #34 of the San Diego Padres at Minute Maid Park on June 28, 2012 in Houston, Texas.

PITTSBURGH -- The Houston Astros traded slugger Carlos Lee to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for a pair of prospects.

The Astros acquired third baseman Matt Dominguez and left-handed pitcher Rob Rasmussen in the deal.

The 36-year-old Lee spent five-plus seasons with the Astros and is hitting .287 with five homers and 29 RBI in 65 games this year.

Houston manager Brad Mills removed Lee in the seventh inning of a 6-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Lee's locker was already empty by the time the clubhouse opened after the game.

The right-hander gives the Marlins a veteran hitter as they try to get back into the race in the NL East. First base has been a problem for Miami this season, where regular Gaby Sanchez is hitting .194 with two homers and 16 RBIs.

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