Joel Blank: Can the Astros afford to not make a move?

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Joel Blank: Can the Astros afford to not make a move?
The trade deadline is approaching and it's time to make some moves. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images

It's no secret that the Astros are a talented team that could win it all again in 2018. With the trade deadline fast approaching, the time has come for Jeff Lunhow to pick up the phone and fill the closer spot to improve the team even more while he can. With more competition throughout their league and division, the Astros could use a reliable arm in their bullpen.

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Rockets secure the future with major deals. Composite Getty Image.

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both agreed to contract extensions with the Houston Rockets, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.

Green, agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension. Sengun, agreed to five-year, $185 million extension.

Did GM Rafael Stone negotiate good deals from a team perspective?

Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank react to the news, and examine if the Rockets made the right call in locking up their young talent.

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