Astros Crawfish Boil

Astros Crawfish Boil: December 8th, 2020

Now is Winter, long and dreary, So I sit, both sad an weary, And wonder when again I’ll get to say, That the Astros play some ball today

By CKuno Dec 8, 2020, 8:35am CST

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Astros News

Without real winter meetings going on right now we’re left to remember the top moves the Astros made at past ones (Astros.com)
Thanks to all the non-tenders, the Astros have a plethora of outfield options on the free agent market (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)

Around the League

Lance Lynn is heading to the White Sox as the Rangers finally got around to trading him (MLB.com)
Meanwhile, the Angels nabbed Raisel Iglesias from the Reds (MLB.com)
According to MLB, the universal DH will not be in effect in 2021 (MLB Trade Rumors)
Adam Wainwright is the recipient of this year’s Roberto Clemente Award (ESPN)
Bidding has begun on Japanese star pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (AP News)
There will be no baseball at the 2024 Olympics, but it is expected to return for 2028 (Baseball America)