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Astros Crawfish Boil: March 30th, 2020

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By CKuno Mar 30, 2020, 9:15am CDT

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Astros News

Here is a great article in remembrance of Jimmy Wynn, who passed away last week (The Athletic, $$$)
Check out this Q & A with Astros GM James Click (MLB.com)
A GM who has yet to have a normal day as a part of this organization (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
So what exactly does the new MLB/MLBPA agreement on a shortened season mean for the Astros? (The Athletic, $$$)
The Astros optioned Jack Mayfield, Garett Stubbs, and Blake Taylor to Round Rock last week (MLB Trade Rumors)
Evan Gattis has spoken up for the first time since the cheating scandal broke (House of Houston)
The Astros’ Florida Spring Training facility will be turned into drive through testing facility for COVID-19 (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
Locally, Correa and McCullers treated local nurses and medical workers to lunch in appreciation of their efforts during the outbreak (ABC 13)

Around the League

Scott Boras is none too pleased with the changes to the MLB Draft (ESPN)
MLB will be streaming classic games for the foreseeable future as fans are stuck at home (MLB.com)
Here are the best pitching performances for all 30 MLB teams (ESPN)
Two Cubs employees have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus (ESPN)
As has a construction worker at the Rangers’ new park (Sports Illustrated)
The Summer Olympics have been rescheduled for July of 2021 (Yahoo Sports)