Just a hunch, but as other organizations continue to emulate the Astros, this might include putting a tight fucking lid on information seeping out about intentions.
Prior to the deal, there was no mention of Mets interest in Stroman.
Prior to the deal, there was no mention of Reds interest in Bauer or Indians interest in Puig and Reyes.
Prior to the deal, only our own Todd the Bod forecast Astros interest in Greinke.
Can anyone name a single deal that got any mention more than a few minutes before it was announced?