Upswing
J. Abreu, Playoff Pena, Montero, and Framber rebound.
Diaz and Chas produce at same level as last year as everyday starters.
Bregman has the contract year we expect.
Abreu-Pressly-Hader renders many games over after 6.
Yordan in the 2 hole.
Blanco and/or France turn in quality starts in April.
JV is JV and Altuve is Altuve.
Astros remember how to score runs at home.
King Tuck wants that extension. Now.
It really was Dusty and Espada is the antidote.
Return of Garcia and/or McCullers mid to late season adds even more to a great rotation and bullpen.
Nerds in the front office are listened to again.
Javier, Brown, Urquidy best 3-5 starters in MLB.
Meyers does more than Maldy at the plate.
Dubon, Caratini do their jobs.
Julks, Bielak are Space Cowboys all season long.
100 fewer lineup changes.
Health.
Then 110 wins, 8 straight ALCS, and a great shot at #3.