The Astros didn't go after another starter when Justin Verlander signed with the Mets but...
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The Astros did not need to lure another after he signed with the Mets in free agency. Atop the rotation, the Astros are more than equipped to absorb Verlander’s absence. Framber Valdez is a bona fide Cy Young contender and Cristian Javier is a dark horse candidate. Staying out of the elite starting pitching market this winter seemed logical. Ignoring the position altogether may be a mistake.
Dubin did fall victim to some poor luck. He yielded just an 85.4 mph average exit velocity. Tommy Pham’s run-scoring double during the second exited his bat at 69.8 mph and rolled past first baseman José Abreu, whom Houston shaded to pull off the line. Baker may as well use the same explanation for each of Houston’s other three depth starters. His bosses must decide if that’s enough for a World Series contender.
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