With how the Houston Astros have decided to go about extending ace pitcher Framber Valdez, do not be shocked if they let him walk next offseason, or potentially trade him at the deadline if they somehow fall out of contention.

Framber Valdez, making his fourth straight opening-day start, and maybe his last with the Astros, started his contract year with an opening-day gem vs. the Mets

Jose Altuve, the oldest player on the Astros who was starting for the 13th time on Opening Day, drew huge cheers when he ran out to left field to take his new position before the Daikin Park crowd, la