Yes, I understand that the Houston Astros continue to have a 15.5 game lead in the AL West over their nearest competitor, the Los Angeles Angels. But this team still needs a starting arm to get embossed into our system before the playoffs get going this fall. I think that not only making a move for a starting arm is paramount but it will be imminent.
As you know, the trade deadline is Monday, July 31 by 3 p.m. CDT and there’s no doubt that the Houston Astros will have a deal done by then. In just about every facet of this team’s lineup, we’re deep but it has become extremely evident that we need additional depth on the starting pitching side.