Buying and Selling MLB teams on the playoff bubble

Buy: Houston Astros (75-64)

While the Astros are trying everything in their power to lose the AL West, look for Cy Young candidate Dallas Keuchel and key trade deadline addition Scott Kazmir to help stop the bleeding. With the Rangers playing their best baseball all season (one game behind the Astros for the top spot in the AL West) the Astros could very well turn their magical season into a one game play-in Wild Card game.

The Astros have one crucial remaining series with both the Angles and Rangers, which will make or break their playoff chances. If there is one aspect with the Astros that should give their fans hope, it’s this: They will not go down without a fight. This is why the Astros will not only make the playoffs but will hold on to win the AL West.

By Eddie Ravert

Chicago implant by way of Philadelphia. Former college baseball player and radio DJ. High school debate team champion. Passionate ... More about Eddie Ravert