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Year after year, Astros fans have witnessed beloved players leave for various reasons, be it free agency or retirement. While it might not happen every single year, it occurs frequently enough to draw concern. Kyle Tucker is the latest top performer to exit the team, but what makes his departure noteworthy is that it came through a trade with the Chicago Cubs, rather than a standard free agency scenario.
The backdrop of this trade is significant. The Astros' recent playoff run ended in disappointment, with an unimpressive finish against the Detroit Tigers. Add to that the fact that they only made the playoffs due to a lackluster division, and the timing of Tucker’s trade raises eyebrows. Could this signify the unraveling of what many considered a dynasty?