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The Starting Rotation Gets a Little Clearer
On the day that Jordan Lyles attempts to redeem himself after two challenging starts, the Astros now have one less starting pitcher candidate in camp. This morning Jarred Cosart was among four young…Read More
Astros Lose to Tigers in 2012 Style
The Astros took the field against the Tigers, and looked like the Astros of 2012. In total, the Astros pitchers walked 9 batters, their hitters struck out 15 times, and they made two errors on the field.…Read More
Wallace Clears the Bases in a Losing Effort
Much has been said this spring about the addition of three first base/designated hitter types (although Chris Carter appears ticketed for left field), but Brett Wallace does not care. After putting in…Read More
A Strong Start to Spring Training
Yes, I do understand. It was only one game. But aside from actually having a real game against an opponent to follow, it is a sign that baseball season is truly back. We are talking about an actual…Read More
Jarred Cosart Needs to Start 2013 in AAA
Starter or closer? There has been some speculation as to where Jarred Cosart’s future lies. With the trade of Wilton Lopez and the plain uncertainty in the Houston bullpen, there was the possibility…Read More
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The Astros Have Prospects to be Excited About
Only four? Based on the accolades the Astros’s farm system has received recently, one would have…Read More
Were the Astros Right to Sign Jose Veras and Does it Matter?
There were clear similarities in the Astros’ two major signings this offseason. We already discussed…Read More
Astros 2013 Back of the Rotation Battle
With the news circulating that the Houston Astros could be done in the free agent market and trade front,…Read More
Revisiting “Adopt a Prospect”
Before the 2012 season began, I wrote an article encouraging Astros fans to “Adopt a Prospect”.…Read More
Astros’ bullpen has potential to be nasty in 2013
Nasty in a very good way as recent additions have turned the Stros’ bullpen into something intriguing…Read More
Pitching Prospects: Cisnero, Clemens, and Cosart
Pitcher Jose Cisnero is up next in our series of player cards. Since I already discussed Cisnero and…Read More
RedHawks win sixth straight
The Oklahoma City RedHawks parlayed a five run first inning into an 11-5 win over Round Rock on Friday.…Read More
Astros sending Cosart, Singleton, five others to A.F.L.
The Astros have announced the seven players they will be sending to the Arizona Fall League this year.…Read More
Down On The Farm
Yesterday, I wrote an article about top prospect George Springer being promoted (finally!) to AA Corpus…Read More
George Springer Promoted to AA
Twitter exploded with news from Astros writers and fans that the Astros had promoted 2011 first round…Read More
Hooks, Cosart blank Frisco
The Corrpus Christi Hooks shutout the Texas Rangers AA affiliate Frisco RoughRiders last night. Jarred…Read More
Should the Astros Trade Jose Altuve?
Let me start this by saying two things. First, I do not believe Jose Altuve will be traded. Second, I…Read More
Astros Sign Supplemental Pick Lance McCullers Jr.
As had been rumored all day, the Astros have indeed signed supplemental first round pick, Lance McCullers…Read More
Astros Promote Jarred Cosart to AAA
During pre season, I wrote an article encouraging every Astros fan to “Adopt A Prospect”.…Read More
Minor League Update
We are a few weeks into the minor league season and the Astros system hasn’t looked this good…Read More
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