http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/06/dodgers-astros-discussion-lowrie-trade.html

The Dodgers and Astros are discussing a trade that would send Jed Lowrie to Los Angeles for Zach Lee (L.A.'s top prospect) and Garret Gould, per Buster Olney. There is a "50/50" chance the deal goes down.

Have to admit, I snickered a little at the comments about wanting Lee as well. It's not every day you see fans excited over the thought of acquiring El Caballo.

Interesting. I hate the idea of losing Lowrie, but Lee would be a massive boost to our farm system. Cosart's 'meh' performance has left the pitching side of things pretty thin.

I don't have a Twitter account, but apparently Ken Rosenthal is tweeting that the deal is rumored to involve Carlos Lee, not Lowrie. If that turns out to be true, we definitely aren't getting Zach Lee.

When the Astros are competitive in 4 years or so, these guys will be 24 and potentially hitting their stride. On the flipside, Lowrie would be 32 and likely no where near the player he is right now. Sounds like a heck of a deal for the Astros to get these 2 top 10 Dodger prospects.

http://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/218898276370493441

It would definitley be a good trade, if true.

I'd rather deal Carlos for a lesser return. Lowrie is filling a thin position and doing a <damn good job so far.

Thanks for posting it.

I hope it's not true. I'd rather give up Lowrie and land some nice prospects than part with Lee for a bag of balls.

I agree. As much as I like Lowrie, I'd rather net the top prospects. Plus, it's not even a guarantee that Carlos would approve a trade to LA. I wonder if the talks would then shift to Lowrie.

Looks like Buster Olney mixed up the Lee's involved.

"10:11pm: The Dodgers asked about Lowrie, but he's now not in the current talks, tweets Buster Olney of ESPN.com. A source says that there's a 50-50 shot that Carlos Lee accepts a deal to Los Angeles for pitching prospects."

I'll give Luhnow some serious props if he can deal Lee for anything half-decent.

I think Luhnow is too good as GM, unbelievable, if this happens, he turned Mark Melancon our former closer who is Bostons AAA pitcher into Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland, to maybe a Zach Lee

Melancon>Jed Lowrie and Weiland> Zach Lee a 20 year #1 pitching prospect from the Dodgers

I love it! This team needs to build for tomorrow. Lowrie has been great, but let's be honest...he's not getting this team to the post-season this year. Or next. Do it!

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Carlos-Lee-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-Houston-Astros-062912

A story on the possible trade.

I have to say that I don't care for the idea of losing Lowrie for just two prospects, but Zach Lee would be a massive boost to this system that is still lacking in high-upside pitching. He was the #62 prospect in the country coming into this year, and that was just with A-ball experience under his belt; he looked solid in the California League and just made his first start in AA and was excellent. This guy could easily be a Top 50 by next season and his ETA to the Majors is sometime in 2014. Huge boost. Gould is also a really nice pitching prospect; getting them both would be huge. Huge.

But that said, I wouldn't mind holding onto Lowrie at least a little longer; I have to wonder if his slump has hurt his stock a bit, since he doesn't have a strong history to fall back on (then again, maybe it's best to deal him now in case he really does fall apart long-term).

If Luhnow manages to get Lee in LA though for just about anything, wow.

If the rebuilding process is serious, then every player on the current roster should be considered expendable, especially the older players.

Lowrie is good bait for talented prospects - but we have to make absolutely certain that we are not getting dumped with pre-existing medical problems which are "hidden" from us - (see JMax and his floating bone chip)

Twitter is going crazy right now.

dodger fan here in peace. looks like the deal is shaping up to be carlos lee for garrett gould, our #10 prospect.

here's the write up on gould from mlb.com's list of each team's top prospects:

Garrett Gould

Rank: 10
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (A+)
ETA: 2014
Position: RHP
Age: 20, DOB: 07/19/1991
Bats: R, Throws: R
Height: 6' 4", Weight: 190
Drafted: 2009, 2nd (65)

The Dodgers brought Gould along slowly, but when they finally introduced him to full-season ball in 2011, he certainly seemed ready. The right-hander was a Midwest League All-Star and led the system in ERA (2.40). He won’t light up the radar gun, but he has a good three-pitch mix and knows how to use it. His curve can be a plus pitch and he's got a changeup to back up the fastball. Without the plus fastball, people will want to see how he fares against more advanced hitters, but so far so good.