Astros Crawfish Boil: November 5, 2015

Astros News

Report: Astros, Dynamo took money to honor troops - Houston Chronicle
The Astros and Dynamo were cited in a Joint Oversight Report by Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake on so-called "paid patriotism" Wednesday for receiving money to honor troops.

Astros report: Investigation into hacking scandal continues - Houston Chronicle
[...] that the offseason has arrived, the fall and/or winter likely will bring an update in some form from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas on the criminal investigation into the Cardinals' unauthorized access of Astros information - the hacking scandal that involved the Astros' database named "Ground Control."

Former manager Porter not surprised by Astros' 2015 success | FOX Sports
Bo Porter says he's 'extremely happy' for the Astros now that they've arrived.

Vegas already has good odds on an Astros World Series in 2016 | FOX Sports
The Astros will look to build upon their 2015 success next season.

MLB News

Ranking the 40 best free agents of the 2015-2016 MLB offseason - SBNation.com
From Greinke to Morneau, here's a list of the best players that will take only money to acquire.

Zack Greinke opts out of Dodgers contract, becomes free agent - SBNation.com
Greinke joins an already loaded free agent pitching class.

Alex Gordon declines 2016 player option, now a free agent - SBNation.com
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon declined his 2016 player option on Wednesday, the team announced, making him a free agent, and one of the most attractive available on the open market this offseason.

Nolan Arenado changes agencies and is no longer a Scott Boras client - Purple Row
Nolan Arenado has changed agents. But does that mean he is going to stay in Colorado?