*Ken Rosenthal's story about the possible availability of Collin McHugh has been unlocked. Oh, and there's now a Houston branch of The Athletic, and Jake Kaplan is providing Astros coverage, starting with a Q&A with A.J. Hinch.
*In yesterday's Hot Links, Good Friend Link provided an article in the comments about the shady world of the MVP Sports Group (Chris Devenski's new representation) founder. Now here's Deadspin with a report on a lawsuit filed against the owners of ACES, who represent Josh Reddick and Brad Peacock.
*Somehow the new Spring Training facility still isn't completely ready.
*Joe Musgrove has been reunited with a high school teammate in Pittsburgh.
*Bud Norris signed a deal with the Cardinals, and he's very excited.
*Harris County Commissioners are the only vote remaining before the Astrodome gets a $105m revamp.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
