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Houston Astros News: January 12, 2017

Your one-stop shop for Houston Astros and news from around the league for Thursday, January 12, 2017.

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Houston Astros News

Astros' Evan Gattis getting hitched before heading to spring training - Houston Chronicle
One of the Houston Astros’ key players in 2017 is getting hitched before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

Buies Creek Astros hire manager | Sports | fayobserver.com
The Houston Astros have announced that veteran minor league manager Omar Lopez will manage the new Carolina League team in Buies Creek this season.

Poll: Do Astros Need To Acquire Front-End Starter? - MLB Trade Rumors
As a result of a somewhat disappointing 2016 that began with World Series aspirations and ended with a third-place finish in the AL West, the Astros have been aggressive in upgrading their roster this offseason.

American League: 2017 New Year's resolution for the Houston Astros | SI.com
American League: 2017 New Year's resolution for the Houston Astros

MLB News

There’s an experimental alternative to Tommy John surgery - SBNation.com
Thursday’s Say Hey, Baseball includes Seth Maness as a modern Tommy John, Pablo Sandoval’s transformation, and the Mariners’ busy day.

Nationals’ Bryce Harper ecstatic to see bride on wedding day - Federal Baseball
Featuring Ian Desmond and what appears to be the back of Jayson Werth’s head!

Chicago Cubs will visit President Obama during his last week in office - SBNation.com
"If you don't know by now, we're talking ‘bout Chi-town."

Pablo Sandoval looks skinny as hell now - SBNation.com
Panda’s putting in work!