Astros Minor League Open Thread
by Subber10 on Jul 14, 2011 6:27 PM CDT
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PrintOklahoma City is sending Andy Van Hekken to the mound tonight at 7:05 CT. He has been noticably better this year.
Erik Abreu is pitching for the Hooks tonight. He should get plenty of run support with this team.
Lancaster is playing at 9:05 CT and the starting pitcher hasn't been announced.
Folty is going for the Legends and has already pitched a scoreless inning.
Nick Tropeano already has two runs of support for Tri-City.
The promising Jamaine Cotton has an early lead for Greeneville.
The Gulf Coast Astros won already and Adrian Houser rocked! He picked up his first win as well.
DSL Astros are off today.
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lets go folty!!!!!!!!
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Jul 14, 2011 6:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Good deal.Folty needs to just have a dominating outing.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 6:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I was thrilled to check GCL’s site earlier today and see Houser’s line. He may end up ahead of his fellow statesmen and little leaguers (Bundy and Bradley) in terms of development and adjusting to his pro career this year since those two probably wont sign until the last minute. Credit Wade, Heck, and co for getting his deal done quick. He’s my favorite player drafted this year.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 6:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I thought Chris Lee was scheduled to pitch for Greeneville today.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 6:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s one that I don’t know that much about.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 6:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i see altuve has the night off for corpus
goebbert batting 3rd; gaston 5th ahead of wallace to split up righties i presume…not sure i agree with that
I’ve been a little down on Folty this year because I was so high on him last year, but as pedestrian as his numbers are, they are not that bad. If he puts up a good second half then he should regain his spot as one of our top prospects in the system.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 6:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think peoples expectations in general were high because his fastball is so much better than Lyles and he dominated the Sally League. But, being a cold-weather pitcher, we shouldn’t expect those type of results til a year or two later. They take longer to develop.
assuming folty posts a solid second half, do you think they’ll start him at lexington again with a possible mid season call-up to corpus? it seems like the organization wants to avoid sending more highly regarded pitching prospects to lancaster.
Hey Subber. I meant to comment earlier about it, but how good do you think Buchanan’s last start really was. You made the comment a while ago about unearned runs, and even though only 1 run was charged to him he still gave up six.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:01 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ovando out again uhhhhh
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
Folty
So do you think the Astros risk sending Folty to Lancaster, or do they skip a level with him, or does he repeat a level, or does it depend on his second half. If Lancaster is where mechanics are fine-tuned/overhauled, then I have heard that Folty has clean mechanics so that level may not be as important to him.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
He is definitely cranking it up. He may force himself into Houston’s plans by sometime next season if he keeps it up.
by Stupendous Man on Jul 14, 2011 7:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That’s crazy. That guy is on fire right now.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh my gawd
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
The Astros should sale him on the move to 3rd
20-20 3B don’t com around too often.
by Neil Leininger on Jul 14, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
are they not on MilB tv
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
Houser struck out 8 in 5 1/3 and gave up 1 ER
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
Rodney Quintero needs a spot in the rotation
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25th round draft pick in 2010
Fastball touches 96, sits in low 90’s. One of his coaches said before he was drafted he could have ended up being a first rounder if he had waited a year. His ceiling could be top of the rotation starter if he continues developing his breaking pitches.
http://www2.jcfloridan.com/sports/2010/aug/07/quintero-signs-astros-ar-675450/
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Mid 90’s FB, capable of hitting upper 90s. Mechanics are a little violent, and has a feel for off-speed stuff. Has great upside, but likely a bullpen arm at the ML level. Although, I’d like to see him get a shot in the rotation.
Has he pitched for Greenville yet?
Id definitely like to see him in the rotation. We need a few more power arms.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Good for Parades. Move him to a power position and he starts putting up power numbers. How’s that for a team player.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
only tulsa and cc are onlie for the texas league
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Jul 14, 2011 7:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
anybody else see altuve number 50 in keith laws updated 2011 top 50
http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6768361/mlb-keith-law-updated-2011-top-50-prospects
by strosfan31 on Jul 14, 2011 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Bobby Heck quote on Jose Altuve (cont): “We have underestimated his ability and strength. He’s a highly skilled player… (cont) We have to be open-minded about talent. It doesn’t matter what talent looks like.”
by MadMartygan on Jul 14, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No answers on my Folty question. Where does he go next year. How about another update on his start. I can’t check it.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:23 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
folty is through 5 with 0 BB 9K and 4 hits allowed including a solo HR
i asked the same question about folty and subber answered above
Thanks Strophi and Subber for answering my question.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
So Paredes is having a nice season at CC
and is just 22 years old. Scouting reports I’ve been finding on him are generally dated but have him anywhere from a toolsy utility player to a starting 3rd baseman with power to all fields if he becomes more patient. Surely he’s playing his way into the future plans for the Astros?
It will be interesting to see how long Parades can ride this hot streak.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I like the fact that he is a switch hitter also.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Martinez did something Carlos Lee doesn't do.
Diving catch!
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Nooooo Folty with a walk
borderline pitch on a full count, looked pretty good to me.
Hooks have homered in 12 consecutive ballgames
Says hooks broadcaster. Why can’t the Astros do that?
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Paredes leads off the third, trying to top his first AB
how about a grand slam?
Leading off the inning... grand slam?
I don’t think that’s possible!
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Hooks have been hitting lots of grand slams lately.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Martinez line-drive double.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
It sure is nice to have a team with so much offense on it. Corpus is where it is at.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:49 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Now that we can safely say that JD has recovered from his knee injury he has nothing else to prove in Corpus. Might as well get him to OKC soon.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:52 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Anybody else agree that Paredes should be hitting 3rd and Altuve 2nd? ESPECIALLY with Jimmy’s recent power surge
Chase is another guy that has been tearing it up.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 7:56 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
True about Altuve over Paredes for the three hole. Parades also has nice speed that would bode well for him at the top of the order.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:01 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hinze is the last piece to Corpus’s offensive puzzle. When he gets it going then watch out.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Anybody got another Folty update, or was that 5 innings his final line.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
He's still pitching.
6 Innings, 4 Hits, 2 BB, 9K, 1 ER.
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That’s a real impressive outing for him. Houser and Folty had good days.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Is that Foltys final line?
Pretty damn good.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
Nyger Morgan 2.0
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Well... hes still a kid.. that got demoted.
Hope he ties it all together, but right now it isnt looking so good.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree that there’s no excuse for poor attitude, but his confidence has to be shot to hell right now.
by Subber10 on Jul 14, 2011 8:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
There were already reports that he had a bad attitude at Lancaster
I wouldn’t be surprised if the attitude problems were the reason he got demoted, not the other way around.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
Hmm... Not great. Not terrible. I'm pretty high on him.
I think if he adds even a few ticks to his FB or a cutter, he could be really good because of his excellent change up and command -which he didnt show today I see..
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
It has to be really frustrating for him to be demoted and seeing other guys pass him on the depth charts.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
my bad
Yeah my bad. I guess I should be hitting reply and not post. Thanks for keeping me in line.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
No prob. Some of those comments were juicy stuff to. I’m sure it was quite possibly might be my best work yet.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Tropeano has a chance to move the system relatively quick.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
So
Altuve at 2nd and
Its looking good for Paredes at 3rd.
Not bad. Id even go so far as to say if Paredes continues at this pace or close to it for the rest of the year hes a top 100, maybe top 50 prospect. Thats 2.
Plus JD Martinez.
And I also think that is Chris Wallace were tearing it up like he is in NYY system he would be getting major buzz, and is comparable to Austin Romine.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
I dont know are there? Probably a somewhat common name for that culture.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:35 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe that will decrease Montero’s trade value and we can get him for Barmes or Quintero.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
its hard to believe that Heath is where he is
After the season he had last year. Hopefully he can find his mono in Lexington again.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks StrosSouth
I’m blaming that one on autocorrect, but once again thanks for keeping me in line. One more boneheaded mistake tonight and I give up.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
These are the guys we havent signed yet. Still quite a few.
1st Round – OF George Springer
3rd Round – RHP Jack Armstrong
14th Round – RHP Gandy Stubblefield
18th Round – RHP Kevin Miller
25th Round – OF Billy Flamion
26th Round – RHP Jared Fisher
28th Round – LHP Jordan John
29th Round – OF Wallace Gonzalez
33rd Round – OF Dominique Taylor
34th Round – RHP Dustin Kellogg
35th Round – RHP Chris Morales
39th Round – RHP David Haerle
42nd Round – OF Hoke Granger
43rd Round – OF David Grimes
48th Round – C Andrew Murray
49th Round – RHP David Peterson
50th Round – OF Colton Davis
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:39 PM CDT reply actions
If we sign Armstrong, Stubblefield, and Flamion, I'd be ecstatic
Hoke would be nice to get as well
by Patrick Harrel on Jul 14, 2011 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
any idea
when Springer signs, anyone?
GG '10
by 04'-05'-glorydays on Jul 15, 2011 3:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Out of that list I think we sign 1st, 3rd (last minute overslot), maybe 14th, maybe 29th, and i really hope we offer a very large overslot bonus to Granger (42nd round) and he signs.
… I want Granger.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:42 PM CDT reply actions
I want all of em.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
by BustaPozee on Jul 14, 2011 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Pretty sure granger won’t sign. He seems set on community college to get a better draft position. I think it’s biggerthan money. I think he feels insulted by his position in the draft.
I want flamion, springer, Armstrong and stubblefield. I’d be satisfied with those.
by Subber10 on Jul 14, 2011 8:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I would be too.
Heres an article about Flamion, and how its gonna be a moonshot to get the kid in our system -
http://www.modbee.com/2011/06/11/1728759/flamion-a-case-for-greatness.html
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Springer a lock to sign
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
ya, I thought he we would, but if he doesn't we would get 2 really high draft picks next year
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
and I really want wallace Gonzalez , His swing is long, and he looks like he has some great raw power, and his name of course
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably a few others, but I dont really know about them.
If anyone wants to chime in on anything they’ve heard about those players feel free!
I already know about Granger. But I think if we offer him supplemental round or 2nd round money he would sign.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:44 PM CDT reply actions
Call him up to Corpus.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Is Urkfitz Corpus Christi's Byrdak?
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Dustin Kellogg
The assistant coach at Caney Creek high school is a good friend of mine (Dustin pitched there this year) and said that the kid has all kinds of potential but can’t stay out of trouble. I thought he would be a quick sign, but now I’m not so sure he signs at all.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
StosSouth
Read the above comments. I REPLIED, to my mono mistake and the Montero demotion. I can’t keep up with y’all.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah I just saw you commented to that one. Like I said I can’t keep up with you guys. Your too quick for me.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh yeah, I remember hearing about him right after the draft.
Still hope we get him. What kind of stuff does he have?
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
He said he sits 90-92, with potential to add more velocity. Also has a power hook that was too much for high school hitters, but his attitude is ridiculous. He apparently tried to dictate who he would pitch against, and regularly cuss out his coaches and on occasion the umpires as well.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Huh. Sounds like a know it all kid.
Maybe we can straighten him out.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Good for Folty. Hopefully this outing was a sign of things to come.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 8:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Cool! We signed another IFA!
The Astros signed 16-year old 6’2" 180lb outfielder Frederick Serrano and have assigned him to the DSL.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah I read that on AstrosCounty earlier today. Don’t know much about him though.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 9:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
F##K you JoBu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjzVbSE7hfY&feature=related
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh C'mon not even a laugh from anybody
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I see what you did there.
Nice.
Bats keep warm.,
by YohannDookeyblue on Jul 14, 2011 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder what Chowning would look like as a starter.
Fastball / Slider combo. Probably too old to be tried as a starter though. Would be a nice addition to big league pen sometime in the near future.
Melancon
Storey
Gervacio
Escalona
Chowning
Carpenter
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Martinez in serious pain on wrist after getting hit by pitch
Not good, not good.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Well, he's staying in the game
Hope he’s okay.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Agreed
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Has Davidson got another inside the parker yet.
by conroestro on Jul 14, 2011 9:11 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hinze 2 doubles tonight
Van Ostrand pinch running.
Probably will be O-stranded as TJ Strikeout up to bat.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Nope, thrown out trying to advance to 3rd while Steele bunted.
If the Astros could show any sign of being ahead, rather than being behind the competition, maybe, just maybe the Astros will be good in the future.... Maybe
Hinzes starting to hit in AA
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Jul 14, 2011 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
Awesome 6th inning for Lancaster
Wates with a triple and Meyer and Flores with home runs. Flores’ 2nd of the game.
Those were his first road homers of the year. I think it’s nice to see that Wates doesn’t have outrageous splits. His OBP is actually the same home and away.
by MadMartygan on Jul 14, 2011 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
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