MLB in brief: Willson Contreras in Houston? | Xander Bogaerts in Arizona?

Willson Contreras in Houston?

The Astros want him and the timing is better than last season.

After Ken Rosenthal, Jeff Passan also offered his Major League Baseball updates.

Tired of MLB’s slow offseason? You’re not alone. But fear not. The Winter Meetings are back next week, in person, for the first time since 2019. And, executives and agents tell ESPN, they could bring some much-needed action. Who could be moving, at ESPN+: https://t.co/VWXrpjZ9yu

—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 30, 2022

One week before the end

Will Jacques Doucet win the Ford C. Frick?

Xander Bogaerts and the Padres: More serious than we think?

The Padres and Scott Boras would gossip en masse to sign the shortstop.

Besides, what are the DBacks doing in the derby?

$17 million to sponsor the enemy

Roger Crandall (who works for MassMutual) says his company will have patches on the Red Sox uniform, even though he is a Yankees fan.

“Hi, my company is proud to spend millions of dollars to put its patch on your uniforms, and it would be great to get some World Series exposure … but, personally, I’m rooting for your archrivals to get there. Thanks everyone! ” https://t.co/tBTeYacZZd

—Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) November 30, 2022

The Mets want to bring back Chris Bassitt

They need pitchers.