The Houston Astros found themselves in unfamiliar territory this offseason, considering it started immediately after the regular season. With the past decade filled with trips to the ALCS and World Series, the Astros usually don't start their housekeeping until closer to November. Instead, this offseason, there's already been a healthy amount of coaching staff changes and even a free-agent signing.
With free agency set to start in the week or so, Astros fans are beginning to get insight into one of the biggest questions following the team this winter: How exactly will Framber Valdez be replaced?