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Super Sunday Links April 1, 2012

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While David was taking a look at Chris Johnson's adjustments, I was putting together these foolish links for your April fools day.

Drafting

Rosenheck & Jonas: International Draft Issues | FanGraphs Baseball
By David Laurila

2012 Draft: High School Health Update - Minor League Ball
By Matt Garrioch

Some College Catchers to Watch for the 2012 Draft - Minor League Ball
By John Sickels

The Young and the Restless

What the Heck, Bobby?: 2012 Comeback/Breakthrough Candidates - Position Players
Jayne looks at breakout/comeback candidates for 2012.

More Favorite Young Players, 25 and Younger - Minor League Ball
Two Astros make the list.

Ultimate Astros " Position-by-position look at Astros: Present and future
By Zachary Levine

al.com: Birmingham : Streak jump-starts Josh Magee's career
Interview with Josh Magee (h/t What the Heck, Bobby?)

What the Heck, Bobby?: An Interview with RHP Chris Hicks
Very interesting interview.

Videos from MLB Networks 30 Clubs in 30 Days after the jump



30 Clubs in 30 Days

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Castro on his recovery after missing all of 2011 - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Astros catcher Jason Castro talks with Dan Plesac about his rehab progression and how he is working up to game speed during Spring Training

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Myers on trying to get comfortable in a closer role - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
New Astros closer Brett Myers gives Dan Plesac a demonstration of how he works on the mound after he comes into the game as a reliever

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Myers on readjusting to closing, pitching more often - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Brett Myers breaks down the process he went through to become the Astros' closer and explains how his velocity has gone up in that role

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Lowrie on differences between Astros and Red Sox camp - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Jed Lowrie chats with Dan Plesac on the adjustments and differences of being in Astros Spring Training after an offseason trade

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Altuve on high average in 2011, working with Lowrie - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Jose Altuve talks to Dan Plesac about his high batting average in 2011 in the minors and about teaming up with Jed Lowrie up the middle

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Mills on Astros young players looking for success - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Astros manager Brad Mills talks about how the young players are striving for success and about the additions of Kyle Weiland and Jed Lowrie

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Lee on playing first base full time, young roster - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Astros first baseman Carlos Lee talks about playing his position, the young roster surrounding him and his future beyond 2012

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Norris leads tour of Astros' spring clubhouse - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Astros pitcher Bud Norris leads a tour through the team's Spring Training clubhouse, including the video room and weight room

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Norris on new pitching coach, building off 2011 - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia
Astros pitcher Bud Norris talks about coming off a strong 2011 season and how it feels to work working with new pitching coach Doug Brocail