PHOENIX -- Had the Astros not suffered an alarming number of ... 476 with 10 homers, 39 RBIs and 25 steals at Triple-A. Have ...

Brice Matthews hit his first MLB home run during his first at bat on Monday. Later in the game, he blasted another.

They need to get him signed, even if the terms sting a little, and even if the length of the deal brings pause.