The Houston Astros have signed their designated hitter for next season. Less as Tim, David and Sean react and analyze the Astros first big splash into free agency.

We have Brady Rodgers on the podcast to discuss his exploits in the Houston Astros farm system and what it's like to play for the team he rooted for growing up.

Consensus among Astros fans is that it was a good trade for the Astros. But what do the Colorado Rockies fans think of this trade? To find out we've invited Greg Stanwood of Purple Row, SB Nations Rockies site, to get his perspective on the trade.

Wilton Lopez deal falls through, pre-Winter Meeting thoughts, rule 5 and an interview with Houston Chronicle Astros beat writer Brian T. Smith

Interview with Astros beat writer for the Houston Chronicle Brian T. Smith, things that have happened in the past month and more.

The grades for this years TCB top 30 Astros prospect rankings from all eight writers as well as Astros prospect rankings from other sites.

Talking Houston Astros prospects 10-1 according to our writer rankings.

Talking Houston Astros prospects 20-11 according to our rankings.

Talking prospects outside the top 30 and prospects 30-21 according to our rankings.

Revealing TCB's Top 30 prospect rankings and more.