WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Houston Astros NewsGame ThreadsHouston Astros Minor LeaguesAstros Game DayPodcastsAstros Crawfish BoilAstros Crawfish Boil: February 28th Austin Romine Jersey , 2019New,12commentsStart your morning with some of the best Astros links aroundCSTShareTweetShareShareAstros Crawfish Boil: February 28th, 2019Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsAstros NewsYesterday was not a day for good news as Josh James was diagnosed with a quad strain (Astros.com)Which could have a pretty big impact on the Astros’ Opening Day roster (The Athletic, $$$)It also doesn’t help that Collin McHugh left yesterday’s game with back soreness http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-giancarlo-stanton-jersey , but he’s not overly concerned about it (Houston Chronicle)Both of them should factor into the latest news on the Astros’ starting rotation (MLB Trade Rumors)Hinch is looking at running with 12 pitchers on the roster to start the season (Astros.com)A season that will feature a fair amount of early off days for the team (Houston Chronicle)Nick Tanielu has been turning some heads with his versatility in camp (Texas Sports Nation)Will Alex Bregman be the real beneficiary of everything that is going on with free agency? (Houston Sportsmap)Let’s preview George Springer as a piece for your 2019 fantasy baseball team (NBC Sports)Around the LeagueIt looks as though the Giants have jumped headlong into the Harper sweepstakes and are now offering a 10-year deal (MLB Trade Rumors)And they could potentially land the favorite for the NL MVP according to one Las Vegas oddsmaker (ESPN)Here are 7 actual feel-good stories from Spring Training this year (MLB.com)And here is the Angels’ plan to actually utilize Mike Trout this year (Sports Illustrated)Which may feature a move to Long Beach for the team (Long Beach Post)It seems as though Pittsburgh is not too happy with the Pirates’ latest moves (CBS Sports)Ozzie Albies hit ball hard (CUT 4) Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty ImagesThe Boston Red Sox's World Series celebration at the White House will not include the American League MVP."I won't be going there," Mookie Betts said, per Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. "I decided not to."Third baseman Rafael Devers said he too will not attend. Eduardo Rodriguez, Xander Bogaerts and Eduardo Nunez are also considering skipping the May 9 visit.Abraham did not detail the reason for Betts' decision. President Donald Trump has been criticized for his treatment of and comments about minorities since taking office Bernie Williams Jersey , and he has also rankled athletes with his vehement criticism of Colin Kaepernick.Numerous athletes have dropped out of White House visits since Trump has taken office. The president even pulled the unprecedented move of rescinding invites to the Philadelphia Eagles and Golden State Warriors. Some Eagles players had planned to attend a scheduled meeting with Trump, but the White House pulled out in part because many players chose to skip the event.Warriors players have almost unilaterally said they would not visit the White House while Trump is in office. They recently met with former President Barack Obama during their trip to Washington, D.C., to play the Wizards.Red Sox players Matt Barnes C.C. Sabathia Jersey , Ryan Brasier, Brock Holt, Mitch Moreland, Steve Pearce http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-giancarlo-stanton-jersey , Rick Porcello and Chris Sale have committed to meeting with Trump, per Abraham.