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Astros predicted to target $13.5 million All-Star to replace Framber Valdez if he walks in free agency

The Houston Astros are facing one big problem as they enter the offseason: the potential loss of their ace, Framber Valdez, to free agency.

If they lose him, no worries. They have Hunter Brown, who’s set to be the next ace. But you still need someone of good quality to fill Valdez’s spot. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller believes that the replacement will be Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Zac Gallen.

“Re-signing Framber Valdez to a possible $200 million contract probably isn't a realistic option for Houston. But if the Astros can buy low on Gallen after a tough season, they had better do so, because that rotation gets rough in a hurry after Hunter Brown. If n

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