Astros Crawfish Boil: November 10, 2015

Astros News

Owner Jim Crane says Astros have plenty of room to add to payroll - Ultimate Astros
Astros owner Jim Crane said Monday he had no idea what the team’s payroll would be in 2016 but indicated the amount that could be added isn’t small.

Astros could strike a balance with offseason moves - Houston Chronicle
If one were to boil down the type of players the Astros need most this winter, hard-throwing relievers and contact hitters seem the most obvious. [...] recent events can leave a skewed perception of the right formula in a copycat industry.

Astros report: Peers honor Keuchel, Correa - Houston Chronicle
Dallas Keuchel was named the American League's outstanding pitcher, shortstop Carlos Correa was voted the AL's outstanding rookie, and Jose Altuve became the first AL recipient of the Always Game award, given to players demonstrating grit and perseverance.

Astros minor leaguer crashes through wall in Australia - Houston Chronicle
Having spent four seasons in the minor leagues without advancing past Class A ball - except for a short two-game stint in Class AA Corpus Christi - Marc Wik isn't thought of as a top prospect in the Houston Astros' vaunted farm system

Previewing Hot Stove for A's, Angels, Astros, Mariners, Rangers - MLB - SI.com
Breaking down what the off-season has in store for the Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.

MLB News

There still isn't enough room on the Hall of Fame ballot - SBNation.com
Tuesday's Say Hey, Baseball includes the latest Cooperstown ballot, a mess of injuries, and tragic news out of Atlanta.

Bat flips are dead, long live bat flips - SBNation.com
Byung-ho Park is likely going to the Twins, but his bat flips are staying in Korea. This is a danged travesty.

Former MLB pitcher Tommy Hanson dies at 29 - SBNation.com
He was 29 years old.

Rockies Jose Reyes reportedly arrested for alleged domestic abuse - SBNation.com
The alleged incident occurred on Oct. 31 at a Hawaii hotel.

Twins bid $12.85 million for right to negotiate with 1B Byung-Ho Park - SBNation.com
Korean slugger Byung-Ho Park is coming to MLB, with the Twins winning negotiating rights for the 29-year-old first baseman thanks to a $12.85 million bid to the Nexen Heroes