Ryan Rowland-Smith

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Analyzing the Astros latest roster moves

On Thursday the Astros sent Brian Bogusevic, Brian Esposito, Tommy Manzella, and Wesley Wright to minor league camp. Esposito was an obvious choice, but the rest of the names on this list might be surprising…Read More

Projected 25 Man Roster (as of 3/22)

Thanks to the guys at mlbdepthcharts.com , we have the ability to see what the Astro’s roster may look like come the beginning of April. With the starters all squared away, bench spots and reliever…Read More

Nelson Figueroa wins final spot in the rotation

The only race of importance this spring has come to an end as Nelson Figueroa won the fifth spot in the rotation for the Houston Astros. Figueroa beat out Ryan Rowland-Smith, Rule 5 draft picks Aneury…Read More

Astros Round Table Discussion, Part 2

Like I said yesterday, each week the staff of Climbing Tal’s Hill will talk about the burning questions surrounding the team. Yesterday we discussed Jason Castro’s injury and the impact it…Read More

The Week Ahead for the Houston Astros

I am sure the Astros are ready to put the first two weeks of spring training behind them and are looking forward to a new week. They have started out 2-7 so far this spring training and have been outscored…Read More

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Astros Continue Spring Struggles

Granted, it has only been two games, but the start of the Astro’s spring looks rather reminiscent to…Read More

Free-Agency Halfway Point -ish

With New Year’s this weekend signifying roughly the halfway point of the offseason, I wanted to…Read More

Rule 5 Draft Results; Hip, Hip Jose!

The Houston Astros drafted two right-handed starters today in the Rule 5 Draft. The first, Aneury Rodriguez,…Read More

5th Starter Mess, Welcome Ryan Rowland-Smith

The Houston Astros have added another name to their 5th starter competition by announcing they’ve come…Read More