Charlie Pallilo: Astros have to acquire a closer they can trust in tight games
Pallilo Points
14 June 2018
Nobody trusts Ken Giles with a one-run lead in the 9th. Photo 1 by Jim McIssac/Getty Images Photo 2 by Denis Poroy/Getty Images
The Mariners are playing really well right now, but Charlie Pallilo fully expects the Astros to firmly hold first place once the playoffs roll around. Despite Ken Giles being perfect in save opportunities this season, the Astros will need some more help from the bullpen as they approach the playoffs. Two names that could help the Astros are Orioles reliever Zach Britton and Padres reliever Brad Hand.
Exploring the ripple effect if Astros become sellers this offseason
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With reports now flooding in about the possibility of the Astros trading Kyle Tucker and/or Framber Valdez this offseason, we have to consider this a real possibility.
With that in mind, what should the Astros expect in return? And what would these trades mean for the Astros' chances to compete in 2025 and beyond?
Be sure to watch the video above as ESPN Houston's Joe George and Paul Gallant share their thoughts!
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