National media goes full cope with absurd Astros opinion piece

YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING

With about one week left in the month of May, the Houston Astros are 28-20 and 2 games behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West. And just 5 days ago, The Score published an article claiming the Astros have begun their descent from baseball's top echelon.

“…a franchise that appeared to be set up for an extended run of sustained excellence – like the Dodgers, Rays, or Yankees – now appears to be on a different trajectory.”

Wow. What have the Rays or Yankees won in recent memory? Nothing. Anyway, the article basically claims that because of injuries and a bad farm system, the Astros are in a decline and their days of dominating the AL are now over.

Be sure to check out the video above as we react to this preposterous claim, and conclude that these articles are just wishful thinking from the bias national media.

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Is it already too late to extend Framber Valdez and/or Hunter Brown? Composite Getty Image.

Astros starter Hunter Brown had a breakout season in 2024, after struggling mightily in 2023, when he posted an ERA over five. And while that's good news for the team heading into 2025, it could present some challenges when looking at the big picture.

That's because we're already hearing speculation that Brown won't be willing to sign an extension with the Astros, preferring to wait until free agency to entertain any long-term contract offers. Some reports indicate Brown had interest in signing a deal last year, but Houston may have missed their window. It's hard to blame the Astros front office for not offering Brown an extension after a miserable 2023 season, but could this development change how the Astros operate moving forward?

Brown won't be a free agent until 2029, so it's not like he's going anywhere anytime soon. But his hiring of Scott Boras suggests he's not looking to give Houston a hometown discount.

Astros ace Framber Valdez is only one season away from free agency, and based on what the market is telling us, he will likely command a contract in the $200 million range. And while his resume is certainly better than Brown's, he's five years older than Hunter, and has a lower strikeout rate.

So if we're projecting forward, which pitcher has more value? Brown is younger and has incredible upside, but he also only has one good season under his belt. While Framber has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball since 2020.

Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein debate which pitcher has more value, and how that could impact the way the Astros manage their young players moving forward.

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