NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Having acquired key offensive pieces in Carlos Beltran, Josh Reddick and Brian McCann within the past few weeks, the Astros are spending the remainder of the Winter Meetings trying to land another starting pitcher to bolster the rotation.
Left-hander Chris Sale, one of the biggest names available on the trade market, was dealt to Boston on Tuesday, though it's believed the Astros were never seriously in the mix. Quality arms are still available, though, and the Astros are more likely to target a middle-of-the-rotation hurler than they are someone who could be considered an ace, such as Chris Archer of the Rays.