This is the worst-case scenario. Finding a replacement for George Springer is already a near-impossible task, but the possibility of Michael Brantley also signing with a new team puts the Astros in a potentially dire position. The notion of replacing two All-Star outfielders in any offseason is impractical. In this economy, and in this free agent class, it’s even worse. Godspeed, James Click. Welcome to your first offseason as GM of the Houston Astros.
To quickly recap, Springer was officially extended a qualifying offer on Sunday. Brantley was not. According to FanGraphs’ value data, Brantley’s production in 2019 was equivalent to $33.