Houston Astros
May 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; General view of a Houston Astros helmet and glove before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Astros arrived ahead of schedule this season, clinching the second AL Wild Card spot and advancing to the ALDS, where they lost to the Royals in five games. Many expected that they would not become truly competitive for at least another couple years, but the surprising ‘Stros proved them wrong.
Now that they’re here, don’t count on the Astros falling back to the rest of the pack. They have a golden opportunity this offseason to remain among the league’s top teams by making some big splashes in free agency. Greinke would be an enticing option.
Houston’s rotation was led this year by the masterful performance of Dallas Keuchel, and putting Greinke alongside him would make for a highly formidable duo. The Astros eagerly attempted to add starting pitching at the trade deadline and ended up acquiring Scott Kazmir and Mike Fiers. Kazmir is an impending free agent, so why not go for a significant upgrade?
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