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Astros News
- The Astros have made some minor waves by signing reliever Ryne Stanek to a 1-year deal (Astros.com)
- With the focus being on pitching this offseason, one has to wonder where exactly that leaves Austin Pruitt when he returns from elbow surgery (The Athletic, $$$)
- Baseball America has taken a deep dive into the farm system and released their top 2021 prospects list (Baseball America, $$$)
- Super pumped to see Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander at the center of this lawsuit about doctored balls (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- It looks as though Springer is sniffing around for a $175 million contract, which feels like it might put the Astros out of contention for his services (Bleacher Report)
- In case you didn’t already know, here’s why Craig Biggio’s retired number in MMP has a small sun symbol next to it (Astros.com)
- Lance Berkman has returned to baseball with a coaching gig at the University of St. Thomas (CBS Sports)
Around the League
- In the biggest blockbuster trade of the offseason, the Yankees have traded James Reeves to the Padres for Greg Allen (ESPN)
- Oh, and something about Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco being traded to the Mets (MLB Trade Rumors)
- As far as Cleveland is concerned, the Lindor trade is all about money and not about baseball (The Ringer)
- Old friend Collin McHugh will throw in front of teams later this month, and I hope the Astros are at least planning to take a look (CBS Sports)
- Bianca Smith made history as the first minor league baseball coach, but she has her sites set on the majors (MLB.com)