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Astros Crawfish Boil: January 7th, 2019

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Astros News

Astros send J.D. Davis to Mets in 5-player trade (Houston Chronicle)
Astros trade J.D. Davis to Mets for prospects (MLB.com)
Mets acquire J.D. Davis in trade with Astros (SNY)
Mets acquire J.D. Davis at steep price (FanGraphs)
Why Houston Astros starter Collin McHugh launced his own podcast (The Athletic, $$$)
Gurriels are first family of Cuban baseball (MLB.com)
Astros remain in terrific shape for 2019 (Climbing Tal’s Hill)

Around the league

Zach Britton, Yankees agree to 3-year contract (Houston Chronicle)
Rosenthal: Free-agency possibilities abound for Kimbrel; Yankees tighten their spending; Keuchel’s shrewd move (The Athletic, $$$)
In 2 trades, Mets get J.D. Davis, deal Plawecki (MLB.com)
Mets trade three prospects for Keon Broxton’s defense (FanGraphs)
MLB trade rumors: Indians still seeking big return for Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer (Sports Illustrated)
2018 Barrels per True Fly Ball surgers (FanGraphs)
This is the best hitter you don’t know about (MLB.com)
Free agent market, trades too slow to develop—just like last year (Boston Globe)
MLB rumors: Red Sox didn’t find Jackie Bradley, Jr. trade to their liking (Yahoo! Sports)
Red Sox-Yankees rivarly extends to offseason (MLB.com)
Here’s how the next 5 free-agent classes look (MLB.com)