Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to the Astros' stunning acquisition of Japanese free-agent pitcher Tatsuya Imai, analyze how the deal came to be, what Imai's presence means for the Astros' rotation and what could be next in Houston's unpredictable offseason.

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to the Astros' stunning acquisition of Japanese free-agent pitcher Tatsuya Imai, analyze how the deal came to be, what Imai's presence means for the Astros' rotation and what could be next in Houston's unpredictable offseason.

A Houston Astros show podcast by The Athletic beat reporter Chandler Rome, former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and Tyler Stafford. Crush City Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the 'Stros all year long. CCT is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast

Shockwave in Houston: Astros Land Japanese Ace Tatsuya Imai

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' next moves after signing Tatsuya Imai. Could Isaac Paredes or Christian Walker be on the trading block? Might the Red Sox inquire about Paredes after Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs? The trio discusses all of it, plus Reddick's initial thoughts on Imai's fit in Houston.

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' next moves after signing Tatsuya Imai. Could Isaac Paredes or Christian Walker be on the trading block? Might the Red Sox inquire about Paredes after Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs? The trio discusses all of it, plus Reddick's initial thoughts on Imai's fit in Houston.
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What’s Next for the Astros After Imai? Let’s Talk Paredes & Walker

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New Astros starter Mike Burrows joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, his excitement for joining a new team, what he believes the Astros will help him to unlock and his time spent with former Astros pitching coach Brent Strom and Paul Skenes while a member of the Pirates.

New Astros starter Mike Burrows joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, his excitement for joining a new team, what he believes the Astros will help him to unlock and his time spent with former Astros pitching coach Brent Strom and Paul Skenes while a member of the Pirates.

Meet the Astros' New Arm: Mike Burrows Joins the Show

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Tatsuya Imai's introductory news conference and his genuine happiness to be in Houston and attending sporting events before diving into Jim Crane's desire to expand the Astros' footprint in Asia and the Pacific Rim — and what that could mean for future player acquisitions.

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Tatsuya Imai's introductory news conference and his genuine happiness to be in Houston and attending sporting events before diving into Jim Crane's desire to expand the Astros' footprint in Asia and the Pacific Rim &mdash; and what that could mean for future player acquisitions.

Inside Tatsuya Imai's Astros Introduction and Jim Crane’s Global Vision

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Shockwave in Houston: Astros Land Japanese Ace Tatsuya Imai

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