Houston is exploding! Just weeks after Jose Altuve signed a permanent contract, making himself the “Mr. Astro” of the new century, it’s the team’s offensive monster, Yordan Alvarez, who has agreed to a long-term contract, reportedly worth 12 years and $385 million. A contract that not only keeps one of MLB’s most feared sluggers in place, but also sends a defiant message: The Astros don’t just want to maintain their empire – they want to immortalize it.
“I’ll be an Astro forever”
During a press conference at Minute Maid Park, Alvarez broke down in tears as he declared:
“I came here as a Cuban boy dreaming of playing in America. Now, Houston has given me everything. I’ll be an Astro forever.”
The image of Alvarez hugging Altuve on the day the contract was announced quickly filled social media, with thousands of fans calling the duo “The Heart and Soul of the Astros.”
Building a statue, or building a dynasty?
ESPN commentators commented that in just one season, the Houston Astros had done what many teams could not even dream of: keeping two key players forever. If Altuve is the spiritual leader, who has experienced glory and storms with the Astros, then Alvarez is the destructive weapon – the one who hit a historic home run in the 2022 World Series.
An expert from The Athletic commented:
“The Astros are not just building a team, they are building a monument. Altuve and Alvarez will be the duo that will stick with Houston until the day they hang up their gloves.”
Fans explode: “Houston is Forever”
After the news, the keyword #ForeverAstro climbed straight to the top of Twitter trends. Outside Minute Maid Park, thousands of fans poured into the streets to celebrate as if they had just won a championship. A longtime fan shouted:
“We watched Altuve grow up with the team. Now Alvarez has promised to stay. If this isn’t destiny, what is?”
Money, power and legacy
The 12-year, $385 million contract makes Alvarez one of the highest-paid players in MLB history. However, De facto owner Jim Crane emphasized:
“This isn’t just about money. This is a commitment that the Astros will fight for a championship every season, not for five years, but for decades.”
According to analysts, locking down Altuve and Alvarez means the Astros will continue to dominate the AL West, while maintaining a golden generation despite the rise of the Rangers or Mariners.
Open ending: Will the Silver Cup be called?
The question now is: Will the Altuve-Alvarez duo, with the support of Framber Valdez and Kyle Tucker, be able to lead Houston to another World Series championship, to turn the “Forever Astros” into a living legend? The city of Houston is lighting up the sky with confidence, and the whole of America is watching every swing of Alvarez, every run of Altuve…
Because perhaps, after this contract, the Astros no longer only dream of a championship. They dream of an immortal dynasty.
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