Astros exec reveals top trade deadline need with five-word answer

The Houston Astros are heading towards the MLB trade deadline in a bit of an uncertain spot. While they want to be buyers, and are only 4.0 games back of the AL West lead, there is still time to wind up as sellers.But, if they are buying this summer, what could this team look to acquire? While left-handed hitting outfield is a clear need, there's another issue that the Astros know they need to resolve.USA Today's Bob Nightengale shared that one high-ranking Astros executive revealed the team's top trade deadline need with a five-word answer that was all about one issue: pitching.Astros exec reveals top trade deadline need with five-word answer"In the words of one high-ranking Astros' executive: 'pitching, pitching and more pitching,'" Nightengale shared.While the Astros have more needs tha