TEXANS NEWS
Now the Texans find themselves fighting for something bigger than the playoffs
Nov 30, 2020, 8:09 pm
The soap opera that has been the Texans 2020 season took another twist on Thanksgiving when Houston won its 2nd consecutive game of the season with a blowout win over the Detroit Lions. The Texans have less than a puncher's chance at sneaking into the playoffs, but, as Charlie Pallilo explores in the above video, there would seem to be a lot more on the line than just the playoffs.
Editors note: This video was recorded prior to the Will Fuller suspension news.
In this episode, we break down the decision to bring rookie Cam Smith up to the Houston Astros big league roster — just 96 plate appearances into his major league journey.
Was it the right call, or a move made out of desperation due to the early-season outfield situation? We dive into the context of the Kyle Tucker trade, the uncertainty surrounding the outfield to start the year, and whether Cam Smith was truly ready — or if the Astros may have rushed a top prospect before he was fully developed.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down!