The rich just keep getting richer. The Houston Astros have reportedly signed former MVP Jose Abreu to a three-year deal. Abreu was one of the top free agents available due to his incredible consistency. Abreu was with the Chicago White Sox for the first nine years of his MLB career, but will now make Houston his home.The Houston Astros are clearly planning to be contenders for the World Series in 2023 and beyond. This signing will help them get there. They have proven, time and time again, that they are one of the best-run franchises in the league, and this signing is part of the reason why. Bob Nightengale of CBS Sports was the first to break the news of Jose Abreu's signing.Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.2993704The Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.Abreu is one of the best hitters in all of baseball. He will make an already great Astros lineup even better. His batting average of .304 in 2022 even netted him some MVP votes. Jose Abreu has racked up the accolades in his career, with an MVP, Rookie of the Year, and three All-Star selections over the last nine seasons.Peacefull Offseason Hibernation@Josh___perry@BNightengale They are going to cook the league again man holy shit5@BNightengale They are going to cook the league again man holy shitTyrone (parody)@TheTyronePalmerThanks, I hate it. twitter.com/BNightengale/s…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.6763The Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.Thanks, I hate it. twitter.com/BNightengale/s…Evelyn Halpert@ChavieHalpert@BNightengale Of course they are@BNightengale Of course they areFans' exasperation with the Houston Astros' continued success is not surprising. Sports fans love the underdog story of a team battling against the odds to win it all. The Astros are now one of the teams expected to be in the finals every season, so their story is not as enticing. Regardless of how fans of other teams feel about it, the Astros just keep winning.Gabe@PlayoffTanaka_@BNightengale I can already see his go-ahead double down the line in game 5 of the 2023 ALCS4616@BNightengale I can already see his go-ahead double down the line in game 5 of the 2023 ALCSAddison@YankeeWRLD@BNightengale Damn that’s a good signing for them53@BNightengale Damn that’s a good signing for themMarc Luino@GiraffeNeckMarcJose Abreu gonna have a monster year at Minute Maid. Great move by the Astros twitter.com/bnightengale/s…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.943The Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.Jose Abreu gonna have a monster year at Minute Maid. Great move by the Astros twitter.com/bnightengale/s…This signing also likely ends Yuli Gurriel's time as the starting first baseman for the Astros. He has been a defensive stalwart over the years. While he could still have productive seasons ahead, Jose Abreu is simply the better fit right now.David P. Samson@DavidPSamsonDon’t underestimate the importance of Gurriel to the Astros’ success. That said, this is an upgrade. The money and length could hurt in the future but not in 2023. #waittosee twitter.com/bnightengale/s…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.5835The Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.Don’t underestimate the importance of Gurriel to the Astros’ success. That said, this is an upgrade. The money and length could hurt in the future but not in 2023. #waittosee twitter.com/bnightengale/s…Jack 🐂@Jack473836They are COOKING twitter.com/bnightengale/s…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.3746837The Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.They are COOKING twitter.com/bnightengale/s…Eric Hubbs@BarstoolHubbsUncalled for if you ask me twitter.com/BNightengale/s…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.66841The Houston #Astros are finalizing a deal for free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu.Uncalled for if you ask me twitter.com/BNightengale/s…The Houston Astros and Jose Abreu are a perfect fit on paper. It will be exciting to see how the pairing works out.The Houston Astros' signing of Jose Abreu has them poised to start a dynastyDivision Series - Houston Astros v Chicago White Sox - Game ThreeIt is nearly impossible to look at the Astros lineup and find weaknesses. Their pitching staff is one of the best in the league. They are loaded with offensive talent, most of whom now have championship experience.The baseball landscape can change dramatically, but it is hard to imagine the Astros being anywhere but near the top of the MLB in the coming seasons.