Right now, the Astros offseason is at the point where most of the major moves have been consummated. Sure, there are still the occasional rumors. Jose Quintana comes to mind. Edwin Encarnacion just a few weeks ago was another.
But now we are getting closer to see Houston’s offseason actually taking place on the field instead of paper. Until we get there though, we will attempt to grade the team’s acquisitions based on our own interpretation of their needs and reality.
So, let’s start with the process!
First, I want to give out an early grade on the team’s pitching staff, which has been a point of constant speculation amongst the fanbase.