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It sure sounds like the Astros had enough of the Yankees GM

This week, we react to Houston Astros owner Jim Crane firing back at Yankees GM Brian Cashman in an article written by Bob Nightengale in USA Today. Crane was critical of Cashman for his comments about the Astros' sign-stealing being the reason the Yankees haven't won any titles since 2009.

Cashman's comments were quite hypocritical, considering the Yankees were punished by MLB for using their video room to steal signs. Way to go, Jim!

Be sure to check out the video above as we discuss several of the juicy quotes from Crane.

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The Houston Astros haven't counted on their catchers to deliver much offensive production in recent years, with defensive specialist Martin Maldonado being their primary catcher for the last few seasons. But top hitting prospect Yainer Diaz is making a case to get more playing time behind the plate and at first, based on his ability to swing the bat.

Until recently, he hasn't been able to get any meaningful playing time. Even David Hensley, who was optioned to Sugar Land a few weeks ago, has more plate appearances than Diaz this season.

So how does manager Dusty Baker find more opportunities for Diaz? Should he use him more often as a DH, along with getting time at first base and catcher?

And what does that mean for Jose Abreu, Martin Maldonado, and to a lesser extent, former first round pick and Sugar Land Space Cowboy catcher, Korey Lee?

Plus, considering how good the Astros outfielders have been this year, does the team need to grab another bat before the trade deadline?

Don't miss the video above as we break it all down!

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