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Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Assessing the options in center field in a George Springer-less world George Springer is no longer a member of the Houston Astros. The reality has set in that he’s likely to sign elsewhere this winter in free agency. As the everyday center fielder for the Astros the past several years, his departure creates an enormous hole. Replacing a player … [Read more...] about The Center Field Conundrum

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Have a safe and happy Halloween this weekend! Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here. Astros News Roberto Osuna has been placed on waivers, which is most likely the death knell for his Astros career (MLB Trade Rumor) So what’s the next move for the … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: October 30th, 2020

Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Dodgers fans screaming “cheater” at an Astros tweet about a children’s book reading two days after winning the WS is peak pettiness. Whiniest fanbase in baseball. Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here. Astros News As we head into the long, cold … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: October 29th, 2020

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Dependent on various factors, the Astros should have some urgency about pitching depth. kThe Astros most glaring weakness in 2020 was arguably the pitching staff, which should come to no tremendous surprise to anyone paying attention. For greatest weakness, see the offense in September. And, yes, there is a difference. Either way, Houston … [Read more...] about Josh James’ Latest Injury News Holds Offseason Ramifications

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images A look at a position of need in the organization in the wake of the COVID-shortened 2020 season A topic of much discussion in Astros circles right now is the future of the club’s outfield. While the ascent of Kyle Tucker is a hugely positive development for the team, both players who he shared duties with in 2020 are set to hit free agency … [Read more...] about Farm Check-In: The State of the Outfield

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports What Justin Turner did last night was monstrously irresponsible and selfish, and may have consequences that reach far beyond baseball. Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here. Astros News I’m not sure how much I believe a random “I’m hearing” tweet, but it … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: October 28th, 2020

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Blake Snell goes for the Rays to keep Tampa hopes alive … [Read more...] about World Series Game 6 thread. October 27, 2020, 7:08 CDT. Rays @ Dodgers

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports If the Dodgers win the World Series, what are the chances that their fans will stop crying about 2017? Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here. Astros News Here are five key questions for the Astros in this upcoming offseason (Astros.com) Springer … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: October 27th, 2020

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The Astros will face a busy offseason in which adding pieces to their pitching puzzle will be one of their tasks. No matter what, the Astros need to reset their pitching staff before Opening Day and that means adding new pitchers. They won’t have ace Justin Verlander in 2021 and even though the team has pieces such as … [Read more...] about 5 starters the Astros could make a bet on