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Astros Crawfish Boil: December 13th, 2021

My wife keeps saying she doesn’t want a full year subscription to MLB.TV for Christmas, but I’m pretty sure she’s just playing coy

By CKuno Dec 13, 2021, 8:05am CST

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Lockout Lambada

Should Kyle Tucker saunter on over to Center on a permanent basis and open up a corner outfield spot for a big FA signing? (The Athletic, $$$)
Old old friend Jonathan Singleton has been signed to a minor league deal by the Brewers after tearing the cover off the ball in the Mexican League (ESPN)
Speaking of old friends, Hank Conger is headed to the Twins, but in a coaching capacity (MLB Trade Rumors)
Meanwhile, Joe Espada is throwing his hat in the ring for the A’s managerial position after already interviewing for the Mets (MLB Trade Rumors)
It looks as though Buck Showalter might have an inside lane to the Mets’ hot seat after Max Scherzer endorsed him (Sporting News)
Let’s take a look at the Dominican Winter League, where Astros prospect Jeremy Peña has been on a hot streak (The Athletic, $$$)
Owners have been having their say during the lockout, and now players are looking to get their stories out as well (Sports Illustrated)
It looks like former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt will land on his feet with a position in the commissioner’s office (MLB Trade Rumors)