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1. www.houstonchronicle.com › sports › astrosHouston Astros: Questions abound as offseason begins early

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   Oct 3, 2024 · Houston received a negative-3 WAR from its first basemen in 2024, per Baseball Reference, higher than only the Yankees and Reds. Seven different players started there after the release of...

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2. fansided.com › astros-miss-opportunity-to-signAstros miss opportunity to sign ideal first base target ...

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   1 day ago · Astros miss out on Rhys Hoskins before even getting the chance to sign him. Hoskins signed a prove-it deal with the Brewers last offseason after missing the entire 2023 campaign due to a torn ACL ...

3. www.si.com › mlb › astrosHouston Astros Bringing Back Star in Free Agency Could ...

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   4 days ago · Koch went on to point out the fact that Houston already has a disastrous contract on the books at the first base position after the team had to cut bait with José Abreu and he is still on the ...

4. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 4769773/2023/08With José Abreu hurting, Jon Singleton shining, Astros have ...

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   Aug 12, 2023 · HOUSTON — The Astros are approaching a crossroads at first base. No American League team is extracting less value from the position and only seven of the sport’s qualified hitters have a lower...

5. www.si.com › mlb › astrosHouston Astros Top Offseason Priority Could Cost $160 Million ...

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   Oct 19, 2024 · Statistically, the Houston Astros' first basemen were among the worst in Major League Baseball. It was simply inexcusable for a team that wanted to win a World Series.

6. www.houstonchronicle.com › sports › astrosHouston Astros still looking for an answer at first base

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   Aug 24, 2024 · A 3-2 loss to the Orioles pivoted on a play not made at first base, the season-long center of inconsistency and offensive struggle for Houston with no clear solution. Nine men have manned first...

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   Does Houston have a bad first base contract?

   • Koch went on to point out the fact that Houston already has a disastrous contract on the books at the first base position after the team had to cut bait with José Abreu and he is still on the books for nearly $20 million in 2025.

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   Are the Houston Astros a bad first baseman?

   • Statistically, the Houston Astros ' first basemen were among the worst in Major League Baseball. It was simply inexcusable for a team that wanted to win a World Series. They haven't figured out the position over the past two seasons, but there are ways for them to improve at first base during the winter months.

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   Are the Houston Astros heading into the offseason?

   • The Houston Astros are heading into the offseason as a team with a lot of question marks following their earliest postseason exit in a very long time, falling to the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card and bringing to an end a streak of seven consecutive ALCS appearances.

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   Should the Houston Astros bring back a star?

   • Everyone would like to be able to sign every star, but it's not realistic to expect Houston to shell out multiple nine-figure deals within the same free agency cycle. The Houston Astros could limit themselves financially if they bring back their star.

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   Should Arizona move a first baseman if he turns down a Qo?

   • The slugging, slick-fielding first baseman is a clear qualifying offer candidate, so Arizona wouldn’t necessarily be obligated to move him, as Walker could net them a draft pick if he turns down a QO and signs elsewhere.

   Astros Seeking Rotation Help, First Base Upgrade - MLB Trade Rumors

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   Who is the Astros' preferred target if the Diamondbacks sell a veteran?

   • Heyman calls D-backs first baseman Christian Walker the Astros’ preferred target, though it’s not yet clear whether Arizona will sell any veterans heading into the deadline. The 33-year-old Walker would be one of the most impactful bats on the market — if the Diamondbacks ultimately end up selling. That’s far from certain right now.

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8. www.mlbtraderumors.com › 2024 › 07Astros Seeking Rotation Help, First Base Upgrade

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Houston already released Jose Abreu midway through a three-year, $58.5MM contract — a move that underscores the team’s urgency to turn things around. Jon Singleton has batted just...