Joel Blank: Forget trading Keuchel, Astros should add a bat

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The more options A.J. Hinch has off the bench, the better. Photo 1 by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Photo 2 by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Image

The Mariners aren't going away, and they're still neck-and-neck with the Astros despite Houston being on a winning steak. Joel tells us to forget about trading Keuchel, it's time to add a bat to avoid holes in AJ Hinch's lineup. Just because the Astros are hot with the bats right now, doesn't mean that will be the case come playoff time.

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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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