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Even with the Garneau signing the Astros are still looking for someone to fill a void behind the dish (The Athletic, $$$)
They could also use some help in the bullpen, which might prompt a reunion with Joe Smith (House of Houston)
Check out this progress report on three of the Astros’ pitchers currently in the Dominican League who could help the big league team in 2020 (The Runner Sports)
Here is the tragic story of Jim Umbricht, the first Astro to have his number retired by the team (Astros County)
Here is (almost) every team’s most intriguing non-tender candidate (MLB.