So he threw hard but otherwise, not a great outing. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jarred Cosart's current line with bases loaded and runners counting against him: 2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 1 SO. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Tigers">#Tigers</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/308654188387237889">March 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Josh Zeid allowed one of the runners to score. Andy Dirks scored as Jhonny Peralta grounded into a double play
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> strike out 15 times and issue nine walks in 8-5 loss to Tigers.</p>— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/308694991428022275">March 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bo Porter very frustrated by his defense today</p>— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/308696698966929410">March 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Porter - "This it the thing: Either you're going to make the plays or we're going to find somebody else who's going to make them."</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/308700224963112960">March 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Porter: "This is Major League Baseball. And to play in this league, you have to make those plays." <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/308700403573325825">March 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Houston">#Houston</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> have made 15 errors in 11 games. Not a surprise for a young team in ST. But Porter's not happy.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/308700755106357248">March 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I was pulling for Cosart to get the long reliever/ 6th starter spot out of spring training but I think either White or Lyles will take the job. Ely hasn't looked very good either.
McTag mentioned that Harrell focused on the development of his curveball as well and how he wants to have a strong fourth option. Harrell is really blossoming if this takes off. Considering he finished the year so strong, it will be really interesting to see if he puts up some amazing numbers to start off the year. Really pulling for him.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hold on. Erik Bedard strained his ass? <a href="http://t.co/tXaFG7HA9Q" title="http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130305&content_id=42288824&notebook_id=42290254&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou">houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.j…</a></p>— Astros County (@AstrosCounty) <a href="https://twitter.com/AstrosCounty/status/309277320244494337">March 6, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
First off day of the spring... First day of Minor League spring training. Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros): #Houston #Astros' Bud Norris threw four innings during a simulated game today in Kissimmee. 75 pitches, 44 strikes. #MLB @ChronAstros: #Astros' Norris faced prospects Carlos Correa, Jonathan Singleton. Session was viewed by Porter, Brocail. #MLB Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart): Bud Norris threw 75 pitches (44 strikes) in simulated game, facing Jonathan Singleton, Carlos Correa and Telvin Nash, among others. Houston Astros (@astros): Top prospect C. Correa opened eyes during today's simulated game with an inside-park HR (not vs. Norris). Showed very good speed. Just 18.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Porter expects to decide between Norris, Harrell as opening-day starter toward back end of ST.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309677653860970497">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Porter said club will open season with five-man rotation. Porter said 3/4/5 pitchers still not set.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309677793057312768">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Asked about Humber working his way into <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> starting role, Porter said it's clearly leaning that way. Nothing decided, though.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309677964252028928">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Porter again said <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> are being cautious with Bedard. Also said club plans on making first round of cuts next week.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309678161564680193">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Porter said everything from Norris' strength at MMP to <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> matching up vs. opponents early in season factors into opening-day choice.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309678531405815808">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Porter said he's discussed "picking up the pace of the game" with club's pitchers. Thinks it's contributing to poor fielding. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309683033445900288">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Manager Bo Porter talks to media this morning. "Spring training this year for the Houston Astros is all about competition," says Porter.</p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/status/309687686598369281">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Maybe the wrong thread but forgive me. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane said club will honor its ST lease with Kissimmee/Osceola County Stadium through 2016. However, Crane said <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> are ...</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309725095570579458">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>... already exploring their options to move and could relocate to Arizona. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309725188243722240">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> Crane said club has considered moving to <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NewYork">#NewYork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Mets">#Mets</a>' facility in Port St. Lucia, Fla.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309725342380204032">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane said another <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a> team could join <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> in Kissimmee if club decides to stay at Osceola Stadium.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309725488606216192">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane said organization will likely announce a decision about its spring training future in the next six months.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309725610673045504">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Owner Jim Crane said <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Houston">#Houston</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> are also seriously considering relocating some of their minor league franchises, including Class AAA.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309725778025783296">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Houston">#Houston</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane said club recognizes <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Rangers">#Rangers</a> have made strong inroads in state of <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Texas">#Texas</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> are trying to hold ground.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309725984473624576">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane said everything from Class AAA and AA to rookie-league Greeneville team could be relocated to streamline operations.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309726424544206852">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane: "The Rangers have kind of pushed us around ... so that's why we're looking at it." <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Texas">#Texas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Houston">#Houston</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309726550591422465">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane said there's a chance organization could buy some of minor-league franchises it doesn't own in attempt to streamline.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309726707324182528">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane: "We feel like if we control those options, it's better for our partners and it's better for our fans." <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309726824718561281">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane: "Then what's happening in Austin won't happen to us again. ... We're very concerned about that." <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Rangers">#Rangers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Texas">#Texas</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309727189367132160">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jim Crane said <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Houston">#Houston</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> attempted to have a future <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a> All-Star game at Minute Maid Park included as part of 2011 purchase of club.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309727676858523650">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a> told <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Houston">#Houston</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> during 2011 club purchase future All-Star game dates were filled, Crane said.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309727945843412992">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a>' Crane said city of Kissimmee is attempting to bring another <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MLB">#MLB</a> team to Osceola County Stadium. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> not driving effort.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronAstros/status/309728187674423296">March 7, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I've been wondering if they've been considering a move to Arizona since the entire rest of their new division is there. Not sure that matters but it seems like a natural thing to do. I don't understand how moving your AA team from Corpus Christie would be streamlining. How hard is it to get to CC or OKC for that matter. The only things that would make more sense would be to get Round Rock back so that both teams are closer. Other than that, there really aren't many better options than Corpus and OKC to keep things "streamlined". Many of us have advocated for sometime for them to get out of Lancaster. It's inflating hitter's stats and destroying pitcher's confidence. The Rangers are playing a ST game in San Antonio this month at the Alamodome. They are making a huge push to becoming Texas' team. The Astros are doing nothing. They are taking a page straight out of the Texans playbook. Ignore the rest of the state (poor choices for the caravan at inconvenient locations and times), do no other marketing, allow radio coverage to be on a station where they likely won't carry 50% of the games (1300 in Austin), and lose all sense of a presence anywhere outside of Greater Houston. Doesn't help the fact that Time Warner will likely be low on the list of priorities when CSN starts to put the pressure on to get covered. Time Warner is the primary carrier in San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas.
Watching the game here at Osceola County Stadium today. Nice pitching so far by Humber and Chia Jen Lo looked good out there as well as Humber earlier in the game. Just saw Anthony Rendon hit a double to right field on a rope, the guy ca straight up hit the ball, the sound was wicked. He did however get thrown out at third base trying to steal. This is my first time at Osceola County Stadium, pretty easy to find and a nice venue (reminds me of playing high school ball in small stadiums). All in all its been nice, the family is enjoying the game, except for the ridiculous line to get tickets (buy through ticket master next time) it's been a great experience. Hopefully some of the younger guys like Springer and Correa get in towards the later innings.
Obviously they want Round Rock back. Another potential option is a return to New Orleans, which should be Astros territory. For AA, San Antonio would be as good a fit as CC, especially since that is territory we are competing with the Rangers for. Advanced A is where the team obviously needs a move. Out there all by itself isn't in the best interest of the club, not to mention its effects on players stats.
