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Details of a nixed Texans trade have sparked tons of debate in Houston


This week, we react to a report from Click2Houston's Aaron Wilson that alleges the Houston Texans passed on an opportunity to trade with the Bears for the number one pick in the draft.

According to league sources, the Texans were not willing to trade the No. 2 and No. 12 picks and enable them to draft Alabama QB Bryce Young. A player the Texans covet, per the report.

The Texans were however willing to trade No. 2 overall and the Browns' first round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but the Bears did not agree to the counteroffer.

Plus, we weigh in on some trade scenarios involving 49ers QB Trey Lance and Patriots QB Mac Jones.

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The Houston Astros haven't counted on their catchers to deliver much offensive production in recent years, with defensive specialist Martin Maldonado being their primary catcher for the last few seasons. But top hitting prospect Yainer Diaz is making a case to get more playing time behind the plate and at first, based on his ability to swing the bat.

Until recently, he hasn't been able to get any meaningful playing time. Even David Hensley, who was optioned to Sugar Land a few weeks ago, has more plate appearances than Diaz this season.

So how does manager Dusty Baker find more opportunities for Diaz? Should he use him more often as a DH, along with getting time at first base and catcher?

And what does that mean for Jose Abreu, Martin Maldonado, and to a lesser extent, former first round pick and Sugar Land Space Cowboy catcher, Korey Lee?

Plus, considering how good the Astros outfielders have been this year, does the team need to grab another bat before the trade deadline?

Don't miss the video above as we break it all down!

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