How league-shaking Josh Hader deal makes sense for Houston Astros

A PERFECT FIT

The Houston Astros caught everyone off guard when news broke of them signing Josh Hader to a 5-year $95 million contract last week.

Something the Astros don't often due, pay market value in free agency. Which got many people wondering if this money could have been better spent on soon-to-be free agents Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman.

Be sure to watch the video above about Houston's decision to sign Hader, and how it fits into the franchise's future plans.

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Alex Bregman got paid! Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images.

Alex Bregman is officially heading to Boston, agreeing to a 3-year, $120 million dollar contract this week.

Where do the Astros go from here, and what does it mean for Houston in the short and long-term?

Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein react to Bregman's departure.

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