It’s now Christmas but the Astros won’t find what they were wishing for under an Orbit-theme tree. There won’t be a miraculous last-minute arrival from Santa — a reunion with George Springer — or a dramatic change of heart that concludes in a festive song for everyone.
Baseball is still a business, no matter the time of year. During an offseason that is moving at a slower pace than me following a third helping from the holiday smorgasbord, the fact that there is little to report on transactions is of little surprise. It’s the cold reality of the situation.