Here’s why the latest Astros noise is being framed a certain way
HE'S NOT ALONE
16 May 2023
A lot has been made of the Houston Astros' offseason moves as several of them have not panned out so far, and the team made these signings without a general manager in place.
While Michael Brantley could return from injury at some point this year, clearly he was not ready to start the season as the team projected, and the signings of Rafael Montero and Jose Abreu look like huge mistakes at the quarter pole of the season.
So who deserves the most blame for these missteps? Jeff Bagwell has taken most of the heat, as he was the face of the Abreu signing and was reportedly being considered for the GM position, along with Brad Ausmus, before the Astros hired Dana Brown.
But he's not alone in this.
Don't miss the video above as we examine what role Jim Crane played in the signings after firing his GM and discuss how Dusty Baker's influence factors in.
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In this episode, we dive into what's really going on with the Houston Astros' offense this season. The bats have gone cold, the vibes feel off, and fans aren’t feeling the same confidence we’ve had in recent years.
We break down the Astros’ offensive struggles, including Jose Altuve’s slump, the concern around Yordan Alvarez landing on the IL, and the ongoing controversy with Ronel Blanco’s starts.
Even with Joe Espada promising an offensive explosion, the results just haven’t shown up.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank weigh in.
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