In Houston, Kazmir will add a second quality left-hander for their rotation (behind ace Dallas Keuchel). Kazmir is a Houston native, so he appears to be a great fit for the surprisingly competitive Astros. Furthermore, they didn't have to part with their top pitching prospects to land him.

In Nottingham, the Athletics get a long-range catching prospect with pretty good upside. He has a long way to go but is a nice acquisition for an Oakland squad going nowhere in 2015. Ditto Mengden, a decent right-hander. Also, the A's have plenty of pitching options with Kazmir gone.

Kazmir's fantasy numbers may take a dip moving from Oakland's spacious park to homer-happy Houston. So buyer beware. Nottingham could be on the fantasy radar now and may be viewed as Oakland's long-range catcher of the future. Mengden doesn't appear to have as much upside but has time to fully develop.