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Astros Rumors: Would Brian McCann be an Option?

By Eric Huysman

Jul 27, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) celebrates with third base coach Joe Espada (53) after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) celebrates with third base coach Joe Espada (53) after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (68) and catcher Brian McCann (34) celebrate the win against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. New York Yankees won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (68) and catcher Brian McCann (34) celebrate the win against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. New York Yankees won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

If the Astros can’t re-sign Castro or Luis Valbuena, they are missing a left-handed power bat. Colby Rasmus is unlikely to return, and A.J. Reed has not shown much in the big leagues yet. I could mention Jon Singleton, but he is approaching his big payday pretty soon, so the team will most likely cut ties soon. McCann could be that left-handed power bat that the Astros could bat fifth or sixth.

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McCann would be around for another two seasons guaranteed, while Gattis is under team control through 2018 as well. The catching prospect that is closest to being major league ready is Garrett Stubbs. He could ready late 2017, but 2018 is the better target for Stubbs. The team also drafted Jake Rodgers in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Rodgers could be ready in the late 2019 season if not earlier.

By trading for McCann, you would give the young guys a chance to develop in the minors. The Astros may have rushed Max Stassi who has not lived up to his potential thus far. People say the team lacks a real leader in the clubhouse. Mccann has served in that role with the Braves before. Speaking of the Braves, Gattis and McCann were teammates before.

Unless Reed steps up, the Astros have a hole at first base. McCann can split time with either Reed or Tyler White at first base.

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