Here’s the latest debate surrounding Houston Astros stellar starting pitching
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22 August 2022
After another impressive performance from Astors pitcher Jose Urquidy, Vanessa and Gallant react to a tweet from ESPN Houston's John Granato claiming that Urquidy should be the Astros 3rd starter behind Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez.
Urquidy is without question this team’s 3rd starter. He has been fantastic for months now.
— John Granato (@johngranato) August 21, 2022
Plus, we hit on the Astros bullpen struggles and much more!
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How Jeremy Peña’s breakout season comes with a twist for Astros
Jun 24, 2025, 4:31 pm
Jeremy Peña is putting together the best season of his career, and it’s time to start asking some serious questions about what comes next.
After a strong rookie campaign and a magical playoff run in 2022, Peña has reemerged as one of the best shortstops in baseball. His numbers are now right in line with, and in some cases better than, Bobby Witt Jr., the player many consider the gold standard at the position. But Peña's resurgence isn't the only headline, he’s now officially signed with Scott Boras, baseball’s most powerful agent, signaling that a major payday could be on the horizon.
That decision raises real questions about Peña’s future in Houston. With just two years left on his deal, is he heading toward the same path as other homegrown stars who have ultimately walked in free agency? Or will the Astros finally reverse course and invest long-term in one of their own? The team’s payroll philosophy, built around letting expensive veterans leave while developing new talent, has worked for years. But Peña’s rise is testing just how far that system can stretch.
As his star continues to rise, the pressure is mounting. Will Houston commit to keeping him, or let another one slip away?
Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston's Paul Gallant weighs in!
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