The Houston Astros already have the best record in the AL. They just acquired Zach Greinke, at a humongous cost.
With the acquisition of Greinke, the Astros now have four of the eight best ERAs among AL pitchers. Greinke’s 2.90, which was actually earned in the NL, couples with Verlander, Cole and Miley, at 2.73, 2.94 and 3.06. (Verlander leads the league). Verlander and Cole are 1-2 in the AL in WHIP, while Greinke tops the NL!
So they will be “richer” in talent. In cash? Not so much. MLB has not released the details of how all of Greinke’s deferred payments are to be handled, but it appears that the ‘Stros have paid more than a hundred million dollars for two and a half years of Greinke.
- The good news: Greinke seems to be on top of his game. His record and ERA this year are better than his career averages, which are damned good to begin with.
- The bad news: Greinke is no spring chicken. This is his 16th season in MLB.
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At the time I wrote that comment, the Astros were 69-39 and the Yankees were 68-39.
better look again who has the best record in AL its my Yankees despite playing like shit the last 10 days