Tuesday Liftoff Links
by Timothy De Block on Sep 13, 2011 5:01 AM CDT
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While I was editing Episode 18 of the podcast, I was putting together these links that tickle your eyes instead of your ears.
Power Rankings and Top Games
Top games of the week: Sept. 4-10
The Astros are on fire for Top Games of the Week on The Hardball Times.
Beyond the Box Score Power Rankings: Week 24 - Beyond the Box Score
Still not at the bottom and an appearance by J.A. Happ
FanGraphs Power Rankings – 9/12/11 | FanGraphs Baseball
O-M-G. The Astros are out of the basement on FanGraphs rankings.
Stuff About Our Beloved Astros
Ultimate Astros " Should Astros explore a Tejada return as a NRI, role player?
Chip Bailey wonders if the Astros should explore signing Tejada to a reserve role. My initial reaction is "Really?" Then I realized it is the Astros and they've said they like a veteran presence on the team. If the Astros decide not to resign Jason Michaels again Tejada could be an option.
Astros County: The Only Astros Blog That Matters: Interview with Tri-City Prospect Brandon Meredith
AC has a good interview with Brandon Meredith where they talk about everything from the Minors to social media. Check it out.
Ultimate Astros " June draft, July trade haul shape Astros Instructional League roster
Zachary Levine has your list of Astros prospects hitting the instructional fields this fall. Our favorite player on the podcast will unfortunately not be heading to the instructional league.
Farmstros: Farmstros Player of the Year Candidates
Make sure you head over to Farmstros to vote on the Player of the Year in the Minors.
Great Wonderful World of Baseball
Joe Blogs: Our Flag Was Still There
Joe Posnanski as always with some reflection and an article posted shortly after 9/11.
Joe Blogs: Wins and WAR and MVPs
Joe Posnanski looks at wins and WAR and what they're good for.
2011 Scouting Report - By the Fans, For the Fans
Want to scout the Astros. Good or bad head over and participate in the 2011 Fan Scouting Report.
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I had previously read Chip Bailey’s blog promoting the idea that the Astros should sign Tejada as a utility player next year. I wondered when we get a reaction here at TCB.
by clack on Sep 13, 2011 7:03 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
A couple of notes on the instructional league list
First, Vincent Velasquez makes an appearance on the pitchers’ list with the notation, “returning from Tommy John surgery.” We have had a lot of comments like “have anybody heard anything about Velasquez.” This seems to indicate that Velasquez is moving forward.
Second, the signing of Alan Abreu last week is intriguing. He is an undrafted free agent out of little Lander University. The interesting part is that he is a shortstop/CFer who will be converted to a pitcher in instructional league. They must have liked his arm a lot if they are willing to sign him as a pitcher.
by clack on Sep 13, 2011 7:36 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Brandt Walker tweeted the other day that his hand hurt from throwing with Velasquez, so there’s another good sign.
I like it. Who is Brandt Walker.
by conroestro on Sep 13, 2011 11:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yay!
Velasquez is back! Now what are we to expect from him?
How many pitches did he have before he went down? How has he used this time to his grow as a pitcher?
A lot of SS’s have really good arms so I’m not surprised that one is converted, especially with the Astros, as they do love their athletic pitchers.
by Its Gonna Happen on Sep 13, 2011 3:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
tejada would be an upgrade over sanchez
by wdh001 on Sep 13, 2011 9:07 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I guess Mills is trying to convince Clint Barmes to re-sign with the Astros by losing playing time to Angel Sanchez.
by conroestro on Sep 13, 2011 9:25 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
"If the Astros decide (NOT) to resign Jason Michaels"
That made me laugh!
by Its Gonna Happen on Sep 13, 2011 2:51 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
So do they play games in the Instructional league?
Against each other or other clubs? Never really followed it.
by YohannDookeyblue on Sep 13, 2011 6:29 PM CDT reply actions
They do play games and I believe they do play other teams. It’s not a league that posts stats as it is more of a learning environment than a competition.
by Subber10 on Sep 13, 2011 7:22 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
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