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- Updated: November 22, 2016
HOUSTON — The Astros, as promised, have moved at a breakneck pace this offseason to upgrade their team. Last week, they signed veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton, traded for veteran catcher Brian McCann and reached a four-year, $52 million deal with outfielder Josh Reddick, whose signing is expected to be announced as early as Wednesday.
Even after signing Reddick, the Astros will likely still be in the market to add another bat. Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow hasn’t ruled out acquiring a frontline starter, but he said Tuesday that he feels good about the Astros’ starting pitching as it stands. Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers ended the year injured, but they are a strong 1-2 if healthy. Collin McHugh is a steady hand, and Mike Fiers and rookie Joe Musgrove are also in the mix, along with Morton.
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“A lot of assumptions about health for next year, but if we’re healthy, we certainly have a solid, very good pitching staff that can get us where we need to go,” Luhnow said. “Adding Morton gave us some additional depth. We’re certainly in the market for another top-tier pitcher if it presents itself, but those are difficult trades to make. We’re looking, but nothing is imminent right now.”
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