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Owner Jim Crane: Astros 'have the wherewithal to' match 2024 spending
S ince the league suspended luxury tax payments for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, 2024 technically marked the first time the Astros exceeded the Competitive Balance Tax thre
Astros owner Jim Crane: Alex Bregman talks ongoing, team exploring backup plans
HOUSTON — One year after carrying the largest payroll in club history and paying the luxury tax for the first time in his ownership tenure, Jim Crane said the Houston Astros have the “wherewithal” to spend at a similar pace in 2025, but he tempered some expectations of another record-setting number.
Crane: Astros 'exploring all the options' in weighing Bregman's free agency
Coming off a season in which the Astros had the fifth-highest payroll in baseball and exceeded the Competitive Balance Tax for the first time, owner Jim Crane said Monday he would be “comfortable enough” to spend similarly on his team in 2025.
Will Houston Astros again exceed tax threshold with payroll? 'It depends,' says owner Jim Crane
With Alex Bregman still front and center among the Astros' free-agency pursuits, owner Jim Crane sounded wary of offering too lengthy a contract.
Astros owner makes blunt Alex Bregman 'backup' admission
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane admitted the team is looking at backup options if Alex Bregman doesn't re-sign.
Astros Owner: Alex Bregman Backup Options Being Explored in FA amid Contract Talks
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is discussing the future of third baseman Alex Bregman and whether the team will be "exploring" backup options, per
Alex Bregman declines Houston Astros' $21.05 million qualifying offer. What's that mean?
Alex Bregman's declining of Astros' qualifying offer means Houston would receive a draft pick if he signs elsewhere.
Houston Astros make a shocking business move and fans are devastated
Anyone who grew up in Houston, Texas, knows the Astros are our MLB pride and joy, and the team's Minute Maid Park is a ...
Crane: Astros to build best team 'without going crazy' in free agency
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane expects his club to be competitive again in 2025, but he isn't planning to be overly ...
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Bregman declines qualifying offer from Astros
Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman rejected the Astros’ $21.05 million qualifying offer Tuesday, a decision which was a formality. Bregman remains a free agent and can negotiate a contract with any ...
What will Astros do with famed Minute Maid Park train after renaming?
A new era will arrive for the Houston Astros in January 2025 when the stadium previously dubbed Minute Maid Park will ...
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Jim Crane: Astros “Have The Wherewithal To” Match 2024 Spending
Since the league suspended luxury tax payments for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, 2024 technically marked the first time ...