Astros Crawfish Boil: November 12, 2015

Astros News

Top flight players not ruled out for Astros, but prices likely must fall - Ultimate Astros
One rival general manager expects Chris Carter will be non-tendered this winter, and first base all along has appeared a position where the Astros may try something new.

Agent Scott Boras praises Astros’ management of Lance McCullers and Carlos Gomez - Ultimate Astros
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Asked if it was time the Astros start spending more now that their TV situation has been worked out, super agent Scott Boras dove into one of his trademark metaphors on Wednesday.

Could the Astros land free agent Alex Gordon? | FOX Sports
Alex Gordon will have several suitors on the free agent market, and the Astros could be one of them.

Astros Train Guy ready for some cricket tonight - Ultimate Astros
Bobby Vasquez, also known as the Astros Train Guy, is getting ready for work tonight. He will be at Minute Maid, cheering and dancing in his overalls on the train that sits high up in the outfield. But tonight, Vasquez won’t be 100 percent sure what he is cheering for. Minute Maid is hosting the Cricket All-Stars at 8 p.m.

MLB News

The Cardinals have the trickiest offseason in baseball after the Lance Lynn injury - SBNation.com
An organization that isn't built to make two huge free agent splashes now has to choose wisely.

Atlanta Braves Trade Rumors: Braves in talks to trade Andrelton Simmons - Talking Chop
The Braves are rumored to be in talks with an NL West team...and its not going to make Braves fans happy

Gio Gonzalez on getting his own shoe someday and the importance of nutrition - SBNation.com
The Nationals lefty reps Jordan Brand cleats and talks the difference between meals in the majors and minors.