While the Astros were enjoying their off day in the Nation's capital I was putting together these dignified links.
Fun Friday
Name that tune
This breaks down entrance or walk-up music into genre by team and player position. We really need to get a Mark "The Shark" Melancon campaign going so we can hear the Jaws music in the ninth when he enters for a save.
Farmstros: Follow the Zach Levine of the Future with us?
Cool trip for Farmstros and Little Farmstros.
Astros
Mills glad to have three backstops available | astros.com: News
"I know in Spring Training we had Towles take some ground balls at third and ground balls at first and he even had an outfield glove as well," Mills said. "Having that type of individual that's able to do that as a third catcher is really big, but you have to find the right guy." Just let J.R. Towles go. Trade or release I don't care just let him go so my blood pressure can return to a normal level.
You’ll come to love the idea of the Astros playing in the American League | SportsJustice | a Chron.com blog
What has the Houston Chronicle done with Richard Justice: "As for bunting, it has diminished as an offensive weapon since baseball began hiring managers with access to data and IQs above those of your average sportswriter. Bunting is bad baseball in most situations, and so are stolen bases, hit-and-run plays, etc."
2011 Arizona Fall League Roster Review: Salt River Rafters - Minor League Ball
A look at the AFL's Salt River Rafters roster which includes prospects and Jay Austin from the Astros Minor League system.
Statistics
The Flip-side of RBI's: Run Opportunity Creators - Beyond the Box Score
Bill Petti | Enough with all this RBI stuff. Let us now praise Run Opportunity Creators!