Ranking the long-term contract priorities for the Houston Astros

LET'S MAKE A DEAL!

With Justin Verlander's future still uncertain, which players should the Astros be targeting to lockup long-term? Both Cody Stoots and Brad Kellner believe Framber Valdez is the player they would prioritize, but Jake Asman see things a bit differently. Kyle Tucker would be the player he would bet on long-term for Houston.

Plus, the guys also discuss some other Astros players they would love to see the team hold on to for the foreseeable future.

Be sure to check out the video above to watch both sides of the argument and see where you come out!

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The Texans made a deal right before the buzzer. Composite Getty Image.

After watching many of the top teams in the AFC improve their rosters before the trade deadline, Texans fans were hoping that Houston would do something similar.

According to multiple reports, the Texans have made a trade. But this move is not what many were envisioning. Houston has agreed to trade DT Khalil Davis to the 49ers for a 7th-round pick in 2026.

With Denico Autry back from a suspension three weeks ago, and Mario Edwards Jr. set to return after this Sunday's game, the Texans must have felt confident enough with their defensive line to move Davis to San Francisco. Let's hope they're right.

Davis played just 26% of the snaps on defense versus the Jets. Defensive tackles Tim Settle, Foley Fatukasi, and Kurt Hinish all played a higher percentage of snaps than Davis.

This feels familiar

Houston made a similar decision when they traded Cam Akers to the Vikings a few weeks ago because Dameon Pierce was returning from injury (hamstring). Since then, Pierce has been injured again (groin) and didn't play against the Jets.

That's the risk when you trade away your depth. At the end of the day, Texans fans shouldn't be too concerned with the activity or lack their of at the deadline.

It's just hard watching the top contenders getting better while the Texans sit on their hands.


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