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So, I heard somebody say that Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker will soon receive contract offers. I also heard that Bregman and Tucker are waiting for said contract offers. Prioritizing these two, plus Framber Valdez, is a big question moving forward as Houston continues to push on (and soon maybe, past) the luxury tax threshold.
Houston Astros News
Projecting the Astros’ Opening Day roster for 2024
Astros: Back to the top with communication and baserunning (Newswest9)
“I thought he was joking” - Astros star Yordan Alvarez admits being caught off guard by manager Joe Espada’s tactics (Sportskeeda)
Framber Valdez wants more control, so he’ll experiment with using PitchCom in a new way (The Athletic)
How significant Astros spring training revelation highlights even more reasons for optimism (SportsMap)
What a blockbuster Phillies-Astros trade for Kyle Tucker would actually look like (Fansided)
Astros Writer Brian McTaggart Expects Offer For Bregman Within Next 4 Weeks (SportsTalk790)
AL West News
A’s — Cavnar grateful to those who blazed the trail before her
M’s — Seattle Mariners Notebook: Miller unleashes splitter; bats’ big day (Seattle Sports)
Blarts — Marc Church emerging as option for Rangers bullpen
Halos — Mickey Moniak plans to build patience at plate
MLB News
How concerned should each contender be about its starting rotation?