Here's why the price of poker just went up for these Astros cornerstones
THE CLOCK IS TICKING
19 July 2023
The Houston Astros have been fortunate to get big performances from Framber Valdez and Kyle Tucker this season with so many injuries popping up over the first half of the season.
The injury to Yordan Alvarez and regression of Cristian Javier have really shed light on what Valdez and Tucker mean to the team.
The Athletic's Chandler Rome recently tweeted that the future contracts for Tucker and Valdez are skyrocketing, and the team wasn't close to reaching an agreement on contract extensions with either player before the season began.
So if the Astros weren't comfortable with the negotiations before the season began, imagine what the numbers will be if Tucker and Framber continue at this pace for the rest of 2023.
It could come down to this
Be sure to watch the video above as we examine how these negotiations will impact the team moving forward, and discuss which player the team should/will prioritize if they are only able to sign one of them.
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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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