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Astros News
- The departure of George Springer really adds some urgency to the question of what the Astros are going to do in the outfield (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Astros prospect Freudis Nova is looking to be in the majors right now (Astros.com)
- RIP super fan Valentin Jalamo, your moustaches will be missed at Minute Maid Park (Astros.com)
- Carlos Correa will join the next Astroline broadcast, so you may want to tune in to that tomorrow evening at 6 (Twitter - Astros)
Around the League
- The Blue Jays got their man as George Springer has inked a 6-year $150 million mega-deal with Toronto (MLB.com)
- But is it enough to make them World Series contenders? (The Athletic, $$$)
- Toronto may not be done yet as it looks like they’re also eyeing Michael Brantley for an outfield spot (Twitter - Ken Rosenthal)
- The Diamondbacks also snagged themselves a former Astro as Chris Devenski is headed to the desert on a 1-year deal (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Meanwhile, Jose Quintana is on his way to California after signing a 1-year contract with the Angels worth $8 million (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Hall of Famer Don Sutton has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer (MLB.com)
- Are the White Sox the new kings of the AL Central? (The Ringer)
- The whole Jared Porter incident shows that there needs to be a realignment of thinking when it comes to women reporters (Sports Illustrated)