Astros set up potential post-Meetings moves

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Astros roared into the Winter Meetings as one of the most aggressive teams of the offseason, making four significant additions to their lineup and getting a starting pitcher before landing in the nation’s capital.

Things quieted down as the Meetings progressed, at least publicly. Behind the scenes, Houston was working to land another starting pitcher and some bullpen help, though a starter was the club’s key goal. The Astros’ unwillingness to part with any of the players on their big league roster may have cost them a shot at Chris Sale, but the team is steadfast in its pursuit of an impact arm.

“We just have to be patient, we have to be opportunistic and continue to sort through with clubs as they decide whether or not they’ve going to make players available based off of what they’ve been able to accomplish this week,” general manager Jeff Luhnow said. “A lot of the trade opportunities don’t happen until after they’ve signed their guy or made a different trade.

“We continue to keep our pulse on the market and we want to make sure we know what’s available and know what the cost is so we can make a determination, ‘Is it the right fit for …

continue reading in source mlb.mlb.com