It's never comforting to know that the other team is desperate to move a player

The Nats Blog talks about the potential deal with Houston for Jesus Flores:

It's not clear what Flores could bring in return for the Nationals, but if he is traded it will bring a quiet end to what once seemed to be a promising beginning. With two seasons under his belt before the age of 24, many were hopeful that in 2009 Flores could take the next step with his solid gap power and decent bat control. The backstop had a decent arm, averaging about 30% caught stealing, and blocked the plate well. However, as we all know, he couldn't stay healthy enough to take the step into broader relavency.

Great. This Jesus Flores thing might actually happen.

Apparently, it's getting more serious. MASN's Byron Kerr, in a story about some other catcher, referred to the Astros:

The Houston Astros were looking at Jesus Flores so Norris was limited to one at bat yesterday, but thinks he might be back in the lineup some time later in the week.

It's a throw-away line for Nationals fans, but it's a pretty decent indication that the Astros are thinking about moving on Flores.

Astros interested in Jesus Flores?

The Examiner's Stephen Goff references a MASN report that the Astros are interested in Nationals catch Jesus Flores.

Goessling reports the Astros may scout Flores over the course of this week; however, Bill Ladson of MLB.com states that Houston remains concerned about the condition of his right shoulder.

Flores is 26, but is 3rd on the depth chart. Just so we're clear, the Astros may be checking out the Nationals' 3rd-string catcher to be Houston's C1a.