Houston Astros owner Jim Crane doesn't like the idea of a rebuild, and who can blame him? Astros fans remember what it was like about 10 years, and the Houston faithful hope to never have to endure that level of losing ever again. However, Crane also is very reluctant to exceed the luxury tax threshold which creates some unfortunate restrictions on what the Astros will and will not do.
In order to keep the team's competitive window open give that preference, tough decisions have to be made from time to time. Astros fans saw that last winter when Houston dealt Kyle Tucker during the offseason after the two side failed to come to terms on a long-term deal.