Astros Crawfish Boil

Astros Crawfish Boil: February 6th, 2020

Start your morning with some of the best Astros links around

By CKuno Feb 6, 2020, 8:10am CST

If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

2019 World Series Game 6 - Washington Nationals v. Houston Astros

Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here.

Astros News

The Athletic has named Nolan Ryan as their #50 all-time baseball player, which feels a little low (The Athletic, $$$)
Will the dynamic of the AL West change after all the moves this offseason? (MLB.com)
Oh look, another article where someone from a team who lost to the Astros is asked if they’re mad (ESPN)
I’m surprised it took this long for people to jump on getting rid of Osuna as a way to help fix the Astros’ toxic FO culture (Beyond the Box Score)

Around the League

Turns out that the big Mookie Betts trade is not a done deal just yet (MLB.com)
James Paxton will start the year on the IL for the Yankees after having spinal surgery (MLB.com)
Pete Rose is trying to use the sign-stealing scandal as his ticket back into MLB (Houston Chronicle)
The Rockies are bringing Ubaldo Jimenez back for another shot at an MLB rotation (MLB Trade Rumors)
Maybe MiLB should consider switching to a bowl system for their playoffs? (The Hardball Times)