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Historically, the Astros have shown a pattern of allowing key players like George Springer and Carlos Correa to leave without making substantial contract offers. This consistent approach raises questions about the team's financial strategy, particularly regarding long-term contracts. The organization's reluctance to exceed a six-year contract length has been highlighted, with Jim Crane, the owner, maintaining a philosophy that seems to have proven effective, considering the Astros have made the playoffs for eight consecutive years.