Astros Crawfish Boil

Astros Crawfish Boil: November 2nd, 2020

I’m not saying that Click needs to run out and sign Morton, Brantley, and Springer today, but I’m also not not saying it.

By CKuno Nov 2, 2020, 9:05am CST

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Astros News

The offseason is underway and here is this winter’s FAQ for the Astros (Astros.com)
Astros fans will now get a chance to see how well Click can build up a team (The Athletic, $$$)
George Springer received a QO while Brantley noticeably did not (Astros.com)
Meanwhile, Brooks Raley saw his 2021 option picked up (MLB Trade Rumors)
The Astros made a round of staff cuts, which included top Luhnow lieutenant Kevin Goldstein (The Athletic, $$$)
Verlander reached out to Hinch after he was hired as the Tigers’ new manager to let him know how great a place Detroit can be (Yahoo Sports)

Around the League

Here are the six players who were extended a qualifying offer by their teams (MLB Trade Rumors)
So which players are most likely to accept? (MLB.com)
Charlie Morton had his 2021 option declined by the Rays, making him available should any Astros GM wish to sign him (FanGraphs)
Did a lack of trust sink the Rays in Game 6 of the World Series? (Sports Illustrated)
The 2020-21 offseason is looking like it’s going to be a bloodbath (The Ringer)
Hinch may be managing another team, but he has yet to escape the echoes of the past (Sports Illustrated)
The BBWAA will announce award finalists tonight as we put a bow on the 2020 season (MLB.com)