The Cubs are kicking tires, but might not have room for the last marquee free agent; meanwhile, Matt Albers is chasing a record again.
The Indians are counting on more from one of their stars, while the Astros are talking to [quizzically stares at cue card for 15 seconds before saying] one of the best pitchers available.
PECOTA likes the Astros’ chances of producing insane strikeout totals. Also, more importantly, it likes the Astros’ chances of scoring copious runs.
Trade talks with the Phillies have stalled, while Matt Dominguez faces new competition this year.
Singleton might be squeezed out of Houston’s outfield, and Ryan Vogelsong might be squeezed into the Giants rotation.
Houston signs a guy who’ll strike out and hit some homers, the Rangers get a better backup catcher, and Kelly Johnson goes back to the other East.
The Astros get Evan Gattis from the Braves for three prospects.
Craig Biggio is a well-deserving Hall of Famer and the first Astro to be enshrined, but it’s odd that he may not even be the best player eligible for Cooperstown on his Astros teams.
Adding a win affects playoff odds by a higher magnitude than if a win is taken away. Why, and what does it mean for teams?
In what direction are voting totals trending for marginal candidates, and are steroids actually to blame?
The Yankees re-sign Chase Headley, the Astros get a hitter to play shortstop, and Brett Anderson has incentives.
The Astros pick up two relievers who should add some credibility to the team’s late-inning efforts.
The Angels make a pair of trades to bolster their pitching staff; the Astros get a new pitch-framer who might make Jason Castro tradeable.
After showing a 19-game improvement in 2014, the slowly rebuilding Astros boast several intriguing fantasy options.
The Astros hire a new manager, the Twins fire an old one.
What are we talking about when we talk about disappointment?