It always felt like a foregone conclusion that the Astros would extend Jose Altuve. More of a when situation, not an if. The star second baseman holds more value to this organization than any other and Altuve again made his feelings clear about the city of Houston. It only made sense for the two parties to continue this mutually beneficial partnership for the foreseeable future. As such, Tuesday’s extension announcement — five years, $125 million — wasn’t much of a surprise, but more of a relief that it finally happened.
Jose Altuve will be an Astro for life.