The 2019 Astros might be the most talented team in the club’s history. A lineup littered with All-Stars collectively produced historically good numbers, the starting rotation was anchored by two of the game’s best pitchers, and a quality bullpen routinely shut the door. Heading into the July 31 trade deadline, their record was the best in the American League and, according to FanGraphs, their World Series odds exceeded all others by a fair margin.
Then this happened:
The Astros’ trade for Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke two and a half years ago was earth-shattering news in the baseball world.