Jim Crane reached out to McCullers a few days ago and said they were trying to trade him: “We spoke for a good amount of time and felt me approving the trade leaves the Astros in the best possible position they can be in for the Deadline. It gives them ability to go and compete, and obviously I won't be part of the organization moving forward as a player, but it’s still an organization that I care about a lot.”
"I didn't want it to be a situation where me kind of being selfish was going to hold the organization back. I love the organization. I have a lot of respect for Mr. Crane. And out of that love and respect, I told him on the phone that I would waive it," McCullers said.
The Astros are finalizing a deal to send Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, source tells @TheAthletic. Not done yet, but close. First: @brianmctaggart
No disrespect to Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio, but Justin Verlander and Jose Altuve will always be the two most important players in Houston Astros franchise history.
2x World Series Champs
Both future HOFers
The 2017 Astros trade for Justin Verlander may be the most altering moment in franchise history.
It solidified the franchise had shifted out of rebuilding mode to a World Series window.
It happened after the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey and let to:
1st WS win in 2017
4 WS app between 2017-2022
2nd WS Win in 2022
It was privilege to see this legend on the mound in an Astros uniform. Every single start - you knew you were witnessing a Hall of Fame legend rarely seen. It’s harder for pitchers to get in the HOF. Verlander will be on the first ballot.
Might have to make a Cooperstown trip to see it.
Thanks, @JustinVerlander. You changed the trajectory of this franchise and gave us an era none of us will ever forget.
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