It has not been easy for the Houston Astros to land the top of the rotation starter they have been seeking. After watching Chris Sale head over to the Red Sox, they have been diligently attempting to acquire his former teammate, Jose Quintana. Then, they set their sights on Sonny Gray, only to be told “no.” And so, on to Plan C.
Quite frankly, if Tampa Bay Rays ace Chris Archer is Plan C, then that is one damned good plan. While the Astros are still engaging the White Sox in talks for Quintana, the price for Archer may be considered far more palatable for their tastes.