Condolences to the many members of the national media who have been hoping and praying to see the Astros sell at the deadline, and have their roster picked apart to go to other teams. That doesn’t appear to be happening.
According to a report from longtime MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Houston Astros intend to be buyers at the deadline and teams calling up asking for Astros stars are wasting their time.
According to Nightengale, the Astros are still on the hunt for bullpen help and a left-handed
hitting outfielder. These are two of the 3 primary things they sought this offseason as well (the other being starting pitching).
The AL West has been the weakest division in baseball this season, and entering play today there are no teams in the division over .500. The Seattle Mariners lead the division at 39-39.
The Astros enter play today only 3 games out in the division, and 2.5 back in the race for the final Wild Card spot.
