Houston Astros GM Dana Brown has been on the lookout for some pitching depth and a left-handed bat to add to the roster as the trade deadline approaches.

While Cody Bellinger might not be the first choice of Astros fans, his defense and bat would provide a boost to the team's chances of making another deep playoff run.

But he won't come cheap, and Houston will have a tough time matching what other ball clubs can offer from their farm systems.

With that in mind, should the Astros consider adding some options to the mix that are already in the Astros system?

Be sure to watch the video above as we discuss some trade options the Astros should be looking at, and examine some Space Cowboy players like Jon Singleton and Justin Dirden. Could one of these players give the Astros a lift without having to make a trade?

Or, could the Astros have it both ways by trading for an arm and adding a bat from the minors? Or vice versa?

Click the video above to find out.

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