Astros Crawfish Boil: November 9, 2016

Your one-stop shop for Houston Astros and news from around the league for Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

By Ryan Dunsmore@Duns_more Nov 9, 2016, 6:40am CST

Astros' Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers expected to have normal offseasons - Houston Chronicle
Despite premature ends to the 2016 season for Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow expects each of his top two starting pitchers will have normal offseasons and be 100 percent healthy for spring training.

Luhnow: Astros Expect To Prioritize Free Agency Over Trades This Winter - MLB Trade Rumors
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow said today that the team is prepared to address its needs in free agency, as MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reports (Twitter links). Houston would prefer the open market to the trade route, he added.

Evan Gattis' volume behind the plate hinge on Astros' offseason moves - Houston Chronicle
Evan Gattis will catch games for the Astros next season. Exactly how many is a mystery, one that will be dictated by the team's offseason moves.

Astros' Dallas Keuchel repeats as Gold Glove winner - Houston Chronicle
Dallas Keuchel won his third consecutive Gold Glove Award on Tuesday, beating out Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers and R.A. Dickey of the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Tigers are willing to trade just about anyone, even Miguel Cabrera - SBNation.com
Wednesday’s Say Hey, Baseball sees the Tigers are curious about a major change in direction, the Rangers will get their ballpark, and questions about the Jays’ future.

2016 Gold Glove winners: Buster Posey gets his first, Adrian Beltre gets his fifth - SBNation.com
The Giants had the most winners on the night, with three earning recognition. The Cubs and the Rangers each had multiple winners, as well.

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