Astros: Crane, Click silence critics with Odorizzi signing

Houston Astros, James Click (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston fans are more than accustomed to their pleas falling on deaf ears, most notably with the Texans as of late. But the same has been true with the Astros at times over the years, and even in this recent era of success and prosperity, the team has occasionally seemed reluctant to spend money. But owner Jim Crane and GM James Click have silenced the doubters with their signing of pitcher Jake Odorizzi.

With the Houston Astros signing of Jake Odorizzi, Jim Crane and James Click silenced their critics for the time being.