This thread is just another reason why this board is so awesome. Thanks for tracking this again this year. Was a great follow last year all the way down to the last day!
Greg Thompson is a sports anchor for News 12, which is the name of a number of news networks covering the New York City area (including Connecticut and New Jersey) outside of Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens. All of the networks are "News 12," followed by the region it covers. The networks are owned by Cablevision, James Dolan's company. Jose Cuas and Kevin Martir were teammates in high school and at Maryland. Cuas was drafted in the 11th round by the Brewers. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/GSC_Baseball">@GSC_Baseball</a> alum Jose Cuas said he's planning on taking deal. Believes GSC/<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Terps?src=hash">#Terps</a> teammate Kevin Martir will do same <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BKsports?src=hash">#BKsports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLBDraft?src=hash">#MLBDraft</a></p>— Greg Thompson (@gregthompson27) <a href="https://twitter.com/gregthompson27/status/609010004746600448">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Alison Posey is the sports director for the ABC station in Tallahassee. OP has been updated. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just got off the phone with <a href="https://twitter.com/NFC_Baseball">@NFC_Baseball</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/ColeSands">@ColeSands</a>, who told me that his plan is to attend FSU and become a better player.</p>— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlisonPosey14/status/609027363670777856">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Scott Weathersby (10) says he'll sign. He's probably heading to Tri-City. <strike>Myles Straw (12) signs</strike> Don't think he's actually signed, but his Twitter account gives off strong signals that he'll sign with the Astros. He's committed to South Alabama. Pat Porter (15) is probably signing soon. Adam Whitt (16): <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks to everyone that has had a part in helping me reach my dream of playing pro baseball. Yesterday the <a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@astros</a> gave me that opportunity!</p>— Adam Whitt (@abomb34) <a href="https://twitter.com/abomb34/status/609062218613837825">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Jorge Martinez (25) has the Astros logo with "H-Town Pride" at the bottom as his header pic on his Twitter account. His bio also says "Professional Player Houston Astros." Keach Ballard (31) looks like he'll sign. The Twitter conversation he's having (as part of the tweet below) is with the head baseball coach at SFA. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCSFA">@CoachCSFA</a> thank you very much! Hope you're a Stro's fan! I'll be sure to get you something!</p>— Keach Ballard (@THE_DKB2) <a href="https://twitter.com/THE_DKB2/status/608812820122116096">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Aaron Mizell's (32) girlfriend: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm living the dream. The love of my life is in the <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@MLB</a> and I could not be more thrilled <a href="https://twitter.com/aaron_mizell">@aaron_mizell</a> ❤️ praise the Lamb & go <a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@astros</a> ��</p>— Carly Rhea Dye (@carlyrheadye) <a href="https://twitter.com/carlyrheadye/status/608748581655334912">June 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Ryan Deemes' (36) Twitter account, which is private, says "RHP for the Houston Astros Organization."
^^Addendum to above: Weathersby signed today. Tommy Lopez is the sports anchor for the CBS affiliate in Columbus, Mississippi. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ole Miss pitchers Scott Weathersby (senior) and Christian Trent (Jr., could have returned) sign today. Astros and Brewers respectively.</p>— Tommy Lopez (@TommyNLopez) <a href="https://twitter.com/TommyNLopez/status/609102663322443776">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Really excited about being a part of a beard-friendly organization <a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@Astros</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedBeard?src=hash">#RedBeard</a></p>— Michael Freeman (@MikeTheFreeMan_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTheFreeMan_/status/609099074701172736">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just signed my minor league contract, officially a Houston Astro! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HTown?src=hash">#HTown</a> <a href="http://t.co/fuQ1THN6We">pic.twitter.com/fuQ1THN6We</a></p>— Néstor Frere (@NestorMuriel) <a href="https://twitter.com/NestorMuriel/status/609125704530284544">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Sounds like he's likely signing soon. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support yesterday and a special thanks to the <a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@astros</a> for giving me a shot to play pro baseball!</p>— Drew Ferguson (@_drewferguson) <a href="https://twitter.com/_drewferguson/status/609107334602866690">June 11, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trent Thornton, a RHP from UNC drafted by the Astros in 5th round, says he’s agreed to terms. “It’s been a childhood dream to be drafted."</p>— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/609181944127995905">June 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Nice. Savings on the just turned 17 year old. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> sign 6th-rounder Nestor Muriel (169) to $250K bonus. Under-slot deal saves them $43.1K. <a href="http://t.co/PBeybmSHHC">http://t.co/PBeybmSHHC</a></p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/609185929463496705">June 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Astros 8th round-pick Garrett Stubbs,USC catcher,says he had verbal deal on draft day.Credits agent Scott Boras &team 4 it happening quickly</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/609193951333974017">June 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
That's already 21 of 42 players who have signed/will sign/have given indications that they are willing to sign...
The Astros and Rockets really have front offices that are at the top of the heap right now. Unforutantely for Morey building a title contender in the NBA requires a whole lot of luck to to along with the good decisions. How players will actually fare when paired up is almost impossible to gauge regardless of how smart you are, and you have to hope you have an elite player that is talented enough to take you there. Baseball on the other hand, you just have to assemble the personnel. You don't need to hunt down one foundation piece before you can contend. If Crane puts his money where his mouth is, and this team has a payroll up where it should be, Luhnow is gonna build something really special.
If there was some way they could convince Baker to sign, that would make this an amazing draft class... By the way, he's from Oak Ridge North...not Shenandoah. Sheesh. (Just kidding, telli...fine work as usual)
Yeah I know, it's Jon Heyman. But... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heyman says the Astros and Daz Cameron are close to a $4m deal, and that Appel may need "a change of scenery." <a href="http://t.co/5dUmLXERAG">http://t.co/5dUmLXERAG</a></p>— Thickie Don (@AstrosCounty) <a href="https://twitter.com/AstrosCounty/status/609384483272290304">June 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Thomas Eshelman will start for Cal State Fullerton in their first game of the College World Series. They'll take on Vanderbilt at 7:00 on Sunday.
I'm guessing the team will get Bregman deal and physical before finalizing any deal with Cameron after what happened last year, so it may be a while.
I would definitely consider trading appel. Mccullers and VV provide enough youth. If trading appel could get us a good starter, that is signed long term, I would pull the trigger in a second.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Michael Freeman, a LHP taken in 7th round from Okla. State, says he signed with Astros last night. Headed to Quad Cities.</p>— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/609407134170656768">June 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
