The Winter Meetings are upon us, and the Houston Astros' unfortunate payroll situation will likely leave them as helpless bystanders for most of the proceedings. The harsh reality cuts even deeper once one realizes that a lot of the moves that put them in this dreadful position are not only self-inflicted but also recent.
Predictions are out, as we've heard the rumblings for the last several weeks, and the way Jim Bowden over at The Athletic (subscription required) sees things playing out will seem like a cruel joke for Astros fans.
Jim Bowden's Winter Meetings wish list will have Astros fans feeling outraged and left out in the cold
The Astros know the biggest fish on the market intimately, as it is their former homegrown star, Kyle Tucker, who has become the most coveted name out there.