Astros Crawfish Boil: November 19th, 2021

Angels add Thor to MVPs Trout and Ohtani while AJ Hinch wines and dines Carlos Correa

By William Metzger(bilbos) Nov 19, 2021, 9:05am CST

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AJ Hinch and Carlos Correa at lunch.

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Astros News

Samson: Why the Astros overpaid for Justin Verlander CBS.com

Baker third in AL Manager of Year balloting MLB.com

Astros ‘ultra aggressive’ in pursuit of center fielder Starling Marte, reportedly. Chron.com

Carlos Correa, A.J. Hinch were spotted at breakfast together in Houston. Chron.com

How Justin Verlander’s $25M Contract Impacts Astros’ Payroll for 2022 Season. Bleacherreport.com

Yankees unwilling to hand out megadeal to a big-name SS like Carlos Correa, Corey Seager? Larry Brown Sports.com

Around the League

Ohtani and Harper are the 2021 MVP’s. MLB.com

Mets GM search: Billy Eppler, former Angels general manager, agrees on four-year deal with New York. CBS.com

Noah Syndergaard, Angels agree to one-year, $21 million deal as right-hander says goodbye to Mets CBS.com

Blue Jays, José Berríos agree on seven-year, $131 million extension, per report. CBS.com

Rumors: Buxton trade still likely for Twins? MLB.com