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Astros News
- As we head into the offseason, the Astros’ number 1 priority is going to be dealing with the loss of so many key free agents (Astros.com)
- Which makes one wonder if it’ll be George Springer or J.T. Realmuto with a bigger contract when the 2021 season rolls around (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Here is the contract situation for each of the Astros players as we head into winter (Houston Chronicle)
- The outfield will look very different in 2021, but the Astros can do themselves a favor and rebuild around Kyle Tucker (The Athletic, $$$)
- They won’t need to worry about their coaching staff though, as Dusty Baker has confirmed that they will all be back (Twitter - Mark Berman)
- Jeff Luhnow talked about his role in the sign stealing scandal, but, honestly, he didn’t say much of anything we didn’t already know (MLB Trade Rumors)
Around the League
- The Dodgers took Game 1 of the World Series and sure looked like the better team while doing it (MLB.com)
- Betts was all over the place during LA’s win, and in the process he stole a free taco for America (MLB.com)
- Kevin Cash stuck with Tyler Glasnow when he started to wobble in the 5th, and that decision proved to be the wrong one (MLB.com)
- Here’s what to keep an eye out for during one of the more intriguing World Series (538 Sports)
- Part of what’s so interesting about it is how rare it is to see two number 1 seeds play in the Fall Classic (The Ringer)
- But it might not be as fun for baseball fans to watch with the Rays on the AL side (Sports Illustrated)