The Houston Astros have signaled they remain optimistic and will not be sellers, these are a few, that even if they do sell, aren’t moving. Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown (left) talks with manager Joe Espada | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The phone will be ringing. In fact, the phone has probably already started ringing. The Houston Astros are sitting uncomfortably at 33-40, fourth in the American League West. This season has not gone anything like expected for the Texas-based team.