Astros Crawfish Boil: January 20th, 2021

We all knew this was coming, but I’ll be damned if it doesn’t still hurt that Springer is moving on from the Astros. So long, George. Be good.

By CKuno Jan 20, 2021, 9:05am CST

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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)