The star third baseman has been one of the only players keeping the Houston Astors on top of the AL West standings.

There were an announced 80,000 fans or so, combined, at the Twins’ four-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field last weekend, and they all got a good, close look at the team’s future.

It won't be cheap, but the Astros should be willing to pay the price to land Marte. Arizona likely won't trade Marte, but ...