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Potential landing spots for Atlanta Braves uber-sub Matt Adams

By Alan Carpenter

Jun 17, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) cannot reach a ball hit by Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) cannot reach a ball hit by Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 22, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Carlos Beltran (15) watches from the dugout as the Astros play the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Carlos Beltran (15) watches from the dugout as the Astros play the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Astros

POSITION: 1ST PLACE

ISSUES:  Carlos Beltran is hitting .239/.711 OPS.  Evan Gattis only slightly better.

WHAT THEY WILL LOOK FOR

This is their time, so you’d expect Houston to ‘go for it’.  However, once again, pitching is a much bigger concern, given multiple injuries with their starting staff.

Obviously, their 46-24 record suggests that they are weathering this storm nicely so far, but having the #3 scoring offense in the majors is likely to make them believe that no bat is needed.

WHAT THEY MIGHT OFFER

The Astros’ farm has mixed reviews: #12 according to Keith Law, #3 by BaseballAmerica., so figure that their assets will be directed toward pitching exclusively.

CHANCES OF A DEAL WITH ATLANTA

They have some attractive prospects at the top, but unless there’s a package deal involved (not likely), the Astros would likely prefer a deal alone for Jaime Garcia … or more.

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