The day after Jeff Bagwell is elected to the 2017 Hall of Fame class, the Astros make more news. No, they didn’t trade for Chris Archer, Jose Quintana, or Sonny Gray. Those players seem less likely to be acquired as time passes, maybe by the trade deadline.
The Astros and Mike Fiers have agreed on a deal to avoid arbitration hearings in February. With Fanfest this Saturday, the Hall of Fame news, and the Astros caravan running, the front office is still working.