Astros OF: The Platoon Advantage

Free agency in professional sports is a lot like a keg party. Binge drinking seems like a fun idea at the time, but the next morning is a rude awakening. Meanwhile, go out for a couple of drinks with some friends and the beginning might not be as exciting, but the end result is usually better. Free agency is usually the same way. The big signings seem fun and create a stir, but the smaller ones are usually more effective.

We will focus today on two players that have been mentioned in Astros rumors related to their opening(s) in the corner outfield. The first is the last big dollar outfielder on the board. Anthony Santander has supposedly been offered a four year, 80 million contract by the…