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FRONTLINE, The Astros Edge, Season 2023, Episode 16
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Astros options to replace George Springer
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MLB on the Record: AL West GMs discuss their competitive windows
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George-ous: World Series MVP Springer Signs Two Year Extension
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Marcus_Semien
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If the Astros are serious about winning in 2021, then they'll need
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Biggest questions after the MLB Trade Deadline
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Why Springer's struggles against the slider are the reason behind
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Biggest questions after the MLB Trade Deadline
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MLB Power Rankings Week 18: Every team's standing post-deadline - ESPN
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Gammons: Fix the baseball, yes, but is that really the industry's
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Corey_Seager
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George Springer - Wikipedia
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George Springer rejects Astros' $18.9M qualifying offer
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George Springer to sign one-year, $3.9 million deal with Astros