The Houston Astros are considered to be one of the most avid pursuers of the Baltimore Orioles' ace left-handed closer Zach Britton, and with the non-waiver trade deadline approaching July 31, it seemed appropriate they were in town.
Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow planned to talk with Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette this weekend about Britton.
After the Astros' 8-7 win against the Orioles before 25,784 at Oriole Park July 21, Houston's record is 64-32, and while they've lapped the field in the American League West, they have big plans for October.
