The Houston Astros acquired All-Star Carlos Beltran in a three team deal last night. The A's got reliever Octavio Dotel and cash and three prospects went to the Royals.

Beltran is hitting .278 with 15 HRs, 51 RBI, and 14 steals. When a Cubs' division rival acquires one of the top 5 superstars in the game, I call it a “bad thing”.