Houston's cornerstone: Astros extend contract with franchise icon

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Jose Altuve will be an Astros for life! Composite image by Jack Brame.

After the offseason started a little slow for the Houston Astros, things sure have picked up in recent weeks. First, the Astros signed closer Josh Hader to a 5-year, $95 million deal.

And now, the Astros pulled the trigger on a contract the fan base has been waiting on for months.

The Astros and Jose Altuve have agreed to a 5-year contract extension.

Chandler Rome is reporting that the extension will go into effect next season.

Wait to go Jim Crane, and go Astros!

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Rockets secure the future with major deals. Composite Getty Image.

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both agreed to contract extensions with the Houston Rockets, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.

Green, agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension. Sengun, agreed to five-year, $185 million extension.

Did GM Rafael Stone negotiate good deals from a team perspective?

Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank react to the news, and examine if the Rockets made the right call in locking up their young talent.

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