Astros Crawfish Boil

Astros Crawfish Boil: March 18th, 2022

Can we please just re-sign Correa so we can hear his “unfinished business” speech and get on with our lives already?

By CKuno Mar 18, 2022, 8:30am CDT

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Astros News

The Astros will play their first ST game of 2022 this afternoon at 12:05 CDT, and here’s the info on how to watch or listen (Astros.com)
Chas McCormick is gunning hard for the CF position this season (Astros.com)
MLB Network talked to Altuve about the upcoming season and what it would mean to have Correa back in the fold (Twitter - MLB Network)
But apparently a new challenger has entered the ring for Correa’s services (MLB.com)
Assuming Correa does move on, how do the Astros’ internal options look for filling the gap? (The Athletic, $$$)
Here’s a look at Houston’s top prospects outside of just the shortstop position (Astros.com)

Around the League

Joc Pederson, who I am convinced is baseball’s biggest dork, will play for the Giants this season (Sports Illustrated)
A bunch of minor signings yesterday as well, including Corey Dickerson to the Cardinals (MLB Trade Rumors)
And old friend Jonathan Villar is headed to the Cubs (MLB Trade Rumors)
The Rangers continue to send a warning to the West by signing old pitchers, this time with Garrett Richards (MLB Trade Rumors)
Trevor Bauer will continue to sit on the sidelines as MLB and the PA have agreed to extend his administrative leave through April 16th (ESPN)