Now that the dust has settled on the shocking Josh Hader acquisition, how does Houston intend to use their 7-8-9 relievers and how do they stack up to the legendary trio of Lidge-Dotel-Wagner?

Cause & intent: Intriguing implications of the Hader addition

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Cause & intent: Intriguing implications of the Hader addition

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