‘Tis the season of trade rumors, ludicrous or not. But let’s file this rumor under the not-so-crazy: the Houston Astros shopping Chris Carter before today’s non-tender deadline. This very rumor may have sealed Carter’s fate as an Astro.
The #Astros are shopping Chris Carter in advance of tender deadline, sources say. They're focusing on AL clubs.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 1, 2015
And let’s face the facts, “Trogdor’s” fate was probably decided after his prolonged slump during the 2015 season. He struggled mightily throughout last season, slashing just .