Astros owner Jim Crane is cautious about exceeding the $244MM luxury tax threshold for the second consecutive offseason, currently projecting a $218.9MM payroll. With needs for starting pitching and a left-handed bat, the team faces challenges due to limited financial flexibility and a struggling farm system, complicating their roster-building efforts.
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