HOUSTON -- In the span of 48 hours this week, the Astros acquired a starting pitcher, starting catcher and starting outfielder -- removing three major tasks from their offseason to-do list. They might not be done.
Wednesday's signing of pitcher Charlie Morton, Thursday's trade with the Yankees to acquire catcher Brian McCann and the team's subsequent four-year deal with free-agent outfielder Josh Reddick fulfilled general manager Jeff Luhnow's promise that the Astros would move fast this offseason.
All three moves should help Houston moving forward, especially if Morton and Reddick stay healthy.