The Houston Astros need some starting pitching help this offseason, there’s no secret to that. After the signing of Robinson Chirinos a couple of days ago, it appears the team is ready to go after some top pitchers and potentially a top outfielder.
Patrick Corbin was the first pitching domino to fall this offseason when he signed with the Washington Nationals earlier this week. Corbin was widely regarded as the top pitcher available in free agency this offseason and it earned him a six-year, $140 million, fully guaranteed contract. That’s a massive deal for a pitcher who’s sandwiched a couple good years around some not so good ones.