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Astros News
- Brian McTaggart got into his way-back machine to take a look at the 5 best seasons of Astros baseball (MLB.com)
- He also had some notes from the first day of full squad workouts in Spring Training, and the team seems to be feeling pretty good (Astros.com)
- One thing on the agenda for the Astros is finding a new leadoff hitter, but finding a fit for the Springer shaped hole in the lineup may not be so easy (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Though fans want an extension right now, there may actually be good reasons on both sides to let Correa’s 2021 season ride without one (The Athletic, $$$)
- Speaking of Correa, he’s expecting to come into 2021 stronger than ever and fully healthy (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
Around the League
- Mariners CEO Kevin Mather has officially resigned after spilling the beans on what baseball execs think to the local rotary (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Albert Pujols’ wife announced his retirement after the 2021 season on Instagram yesterday, but turns out that the announcement may have been premature (Sports Illustrated)
- Old Friend Tyler Clippard is on his way to the desert after signing a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks (ESPN)
- Brett Gardner will continue his long-time relationship with the Bronx after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yankees (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Yoenis Cespedes will hold a showcase for teams in Florida next week as he hopes to make yet another comeback (MLB.com)
- Speaking of aging stars, Shin-Soo Choo is heading back to other side of the Pacific after signing a deal with the SK Wyverns in Korea (MLB.com)