SadNews:José Altuve left Houston Astros today with much tears 😢, fans and well wishes cried…
Altuve: ‘Not a chance’ this is Bregman’s final game with Astros.HOUSTON – No one’s words carry more weight in the Astros’ clubhouse than second baseman Jose Altuve, the 14-year veteran who is Houston’s unequivocal leader.
Facing the reality of losing another cornerstone player, Altuve said following Wednesday’s 5-2 elimination loss to the Tigers in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park that the organization needs to find a way to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman, who’s set to be a free agent.
Altuve said he would be “heartbroken” if Bregman wasn’t back next year.
“I don’t want to think about my last game with Breggy,” he said. “I’m pretty confident he’s going to be our third baseman next year. We have to. We’re not going to be the same organization without him. In my mind, there’s not a chance this is the last game.”
That sentiment was echoed in other corners of the clubhouse, where Bregman’s teammates lauded his leadership and what he has meant to the Astros. Bregman was the only player who spoke to the team after Wednesday’s loss, commending his teammates for their resiliency.
“One of the most impressive baseball minds, competitors I’ve been around in this game,” pitcher Justin Verlander said. “Just the ultimate teammate. He sees everything, he’s always doing whatever he can to help everybody around him get better. … Honestly, can’t say enough great things about him.”
