The Houston Astros have been the gold standard in the MLB for nearly a decade, remaining contenders year in and year out. The Astros have had to deal with some major changes to their roster over the years, with several homegrown stars departing over the years. To help replenish those losses, Houston has done a great job of developing their own talent, but have also brought in outside help when the need arose. Alas, even the franchise who excel the most at unearthing talent are going to run out of prospects to include in trades, and that is the point which the Astros are at right now.
