The Astros squeaked into the 2020 Postseason and nearly made a run to the World Series. Astros beat writer Jake Kaplan joins Al and DVR to discuss the recent finger injury for Framber Valdez, Jose Altuve's chances of a rebound, and how playing time in center field might shake out following the offseason departure of George Springer.
1:41 Will Myles Straw Win the Starting CF Job?
3:25 Jose Altuve’s Chances of a Rebound
4:35 Framber Valdez’s Timetable for a Return
5:50 Luis Garcia vs. Forrest Whitley
8:31 Making Sense of Zack Greinke's 2020 Fade
10:04 Ryan Pressly as a Clear-Cut Closer
11:27 A Potentially Overlooked Astros Prospect
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