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Busy early in offseason, Astros may not be done
- Updated: November 19, 2016
HOUSTON — In the span of 48 hours this week, the Astros acquired a starting pitcher, starting catcher and starting outfielder — removing three major tasks from their offseason to-do list. They might not be done.
Wednesday’s signing of pitcher Charlie Morton, Thursday’s trade with the Yankees to acquire catcher Brian McCann and the team’s subsequent four-year deal with free-agent outfielder Josh Reddick fulfilled general manager Jeff Luhnow’s promise that the Astros would move fast this offseason.
• Astros acquire McCann from Yankees | Astros, Reddick agree to 4-year deal
All three moves should help Houston moving forward, especially if Morton and Reddick stay healthy. So what’s next?
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There were several reports Friday the Astros were still interested in free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran, who spent the second half of the 2004 season with the club and became a playoff hero. The Astros could still be in the market for another starting pitcher, though it’s unclear how willing they’d be to put together a package to acquire Chris Sale of the White Sox or Chris Archer of the Rays. The Astros have enough prospects to make a significant trade, though, if it gets to that point.
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