Astros Crawfish Boil

Super Sunday Links April 22, 2012

By Timothy De Block Apr 22, 2012, 5:00am CDT

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Belarus compete in the Duets Free Routine during the FINA Olympic Games Synchronised Swimming Qualification event at the London Aquatics Centre on April 20, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

While Jayne was looking at the pitching prognosis for Lancaster I was putting together my own link of prognosis.

The Eighth Wonder of the World

Ultimate Astros " Experts say Astrodome demolition price tag seems high
By Mike Morris

The Astrodome: A Future as Art " The Pecan Park Eagle
An interesting idea.

Minor Leagues

Avg Cost for Family of Four to Attend Minor League Baseball $61.23
By Maury Brown

BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Prospect Hot Sheet: Prospect Hot Sheet: April 20
Scroll down for a blurb on Nick Tropeano

FanGraphs Prospect Stock Watch | FanGraphs Baseball
Nick Tropeano with some prospect love

Minor League Notes, April 20, 2012 - Minor League Ball
By John Sickels. A sweep for Tropeano

Stuff That Didn't Fit Elsewhere

Whiskers On A Stache - An Astros Fan Blog | Astros 101 - Q&A with Mike Acosta
Good interview with Mike Acosta discussing the Colt .45 jersey, the process to make them and where Jim Umbricht is buried.

MLB, MLBPA Close Loopholes Around Personal-Service, "Marketing" Clauses
By Maury Brown