For the second time in franchise history, the Astros enter an offseason as the champions of Major League Baseball. It is an enviable position as the cold doldrums of winter slowly approach. At least for Houston fans, the illuminating glow from this hunk of metal keeps us feeling warm for the foreseeable future. Not a bad way to end a long — and rather stressful — 2022 campaign.
But winning another title doesn't stop the baseball world from turning, with this offseason seemingly destined to include more upheaval within the organization in the near future. Arguably the most prominent non-player personnel storyline lies with whether field manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click sign new contracts to remain with the Astros for the immediate future.