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Influx of experience may put Astros over top
- Updated: December 30, 2016
HOUSTON — Despite the additions the Astros made this offseason and the rising expectations that come with improvements, the club isn’t perfect. The Astros, like all teams, have questions, though not as many as in years past.
After acquiring catcher Brian McCann, outfielders Josh Reddick, Carlos Beltran and Norichika Aoki and pitcher Charlie Morton, the Astros have added depth and experience, especially to an offense that figures to be among the best in the Major Leagues.
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“We feel pretty good about the additions,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “We also feel pretty good about the guys we’re bringing back, and I think it’s important to understand that the goal of the offseason was to supplement the good core group that we have returning. I think we’ve done that.”
The Astros would still like to bolster their pitching staff in support of Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers, both of whom are coming off injuries, and they could add a few bullpen pieces, but …
