Funny how in years past you could project the prospects to the Astros big league club. Now i just don't know who to project. Santana, Philips, Tucker, Springer, et. etc...... There are so many talented guys. And if Astros pick Tucker in the draft, that is another supreme talent in the outfield. And it is the same with the infield and pitchers. so much talent and potential. there isnt just one guy there. Great time to be an Astro.
I really think we are going to have to get more used to the idea that we might let guys go/trade guys who go on to be productive for other teams. We will soon have more talent in the minors than we can protect and will have to start trading some of those guys for major league talent or other, better prospects. When that happens, there are bound to be guys like JD Martinez who go on to be good for someone else. I hope people have enough perspective to realize that seeing that happen doesn't necessarily meant he Astros are inept, just that they have an embarrassment of riches in the minors right now, and it has to go somewhere.
Daren Willman is the man behind MLBFarm.com. This Chron article from last year (behind a paywall but since this tweet is from the Chron, it'll be free) says that he is the lead software architect at the Harris County DA's Office. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's an updated link to the <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonChron">@HoustonChron</a> about <a href="http://t.co/eeJXXQL1U6">http://t.co/eeJXXQL1U6</a> and <a href="http://t.co/9cXzuTyQiS">http://t.co/9cXzuTyQiS</a>. No pay wall <a href="http://t.co/mWsQexsT4n">http://t.co/mWsQexsT4n</a></p>— Daren Willman (@darenw) <a href="https://twitter.com/darenw/status/483435663014912000">June 30, 2014</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">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> as an org lead all of MiLB in: Win % (62.8%) Wins (108) BA (.275) BABIP (.330) Walks (728) RBI (886) Runs (970) BB/K (.538) BB%</p>— Daren Willman (@darenw) <a href="https://twitter.com/darenw/status/602837946937516033">May 25, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Similar result to the major league club but with a different profile (more BA and OBP rather than HRs and SB). End result is all that matters but I like the power and speed combo at the major league level.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Marek Warszawski: <a href="https://twitter.com/FresnoGrizzlies">@FresnoGrizzlies</a> likely to be trade bait for surprising <a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@Astros</a>: <a href="http://t.co/IqMxszI10l">http://t.co/IqMxszI10l</a> <a href="http://t.co/SQodWxgNGE">pic.twitter.com/SQodWxgNGE</a></p>— Fresno Bee (@FresnoBee) <a href="https://twitter.com/FresnoBee/status/602888688301834240">May 25, 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">The Astros have activated OF Brandon Meredith from the disabled list. To make room on Corpus Christi’s roster, Telvin Nash has been released</p>— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/602898659081084930">May 25, 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">Nash departs the Astros organization after hitting .228 with 7 home runs and 27 RBIs in 30 games for the Hooks this season.</p>— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/602898814903701505">May 25, 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">Jeff Luhnow on Telvin Nash release: “We have competition for at-bats, he won’t be the last guy with some upside we have to let go."</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/status/602915438859784192">May 25, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Reed is probably on his way pretty soon, no reason to keep Nash. No big loss, he just couldn't stop striking out.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RHP Daniel Mengden is scheduled to make his JetHawks debut on Wednesday in Stockton He was promoted to Lancaster from Quad Cities on Sat.</p>— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/602911203816566786">May 25, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Lancaster leads Inland Empire 8-2 in the 6th. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A quality start this afternoon for <a href="https://twitter.com/musgrove23Stros">@musgrove23Stros</a>. Final line: 6IP, 7H, 2ER, 0BB, 9SO. Now 54 Ks, 1BB this season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JetHawks?src=hash">#JetHawks</a></p>— Jason Schwartz (@jasondschwartz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasondschwartz/status/602972520984125440">May 25, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Also, Jake Nottingham just his his 8th homer of the season in the 1st game of a doubleheader for Quad Cities. He's 4-4, and for now, his OPS is over 1.000. The River Bandits dropped Game 1 8-6 as Peoria scored 7 in the 6th inning. Game 2 is coming up... Francis Martes will be on the hill.
Brett Phillips also 4-4 with a double and HR, hit a HR yesterday too. Would like to see them get rid of Meredith or find a way to fit Aplin onto Fresno so we can get a better representation of his power. I'm sure we'll see him in AA by the all-star break. It sucks because you don't want to rush guys but some are just hitting so well it seems like wasting time leaving them down.
Glad Musgrove and Mier appear to be turning the corner while still with the Astros. Just blown away by Musgroves numbers. Can you imagine how people would have reacted if it was Appel with those numbers?
D.J. Fisher has driven in all 3 runs for Quad Cities in game 2 of their doubleheader. 2 of those 3 came on a home run (his 6th) that gave the River Bandits the lead. Francis Martes has allowed 2 unearned runs on 5 hits, walked 2, and struck out 4 over 5 innings.
Not technically Astros related but still... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow! Look at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. That's either the OF or a new pond in the OF. <a href="http://t.co/a03TgCHOjH">pic.twitter.com/a03TgCHOjH</a></p>— Sean Feist (@native_astro) <a href="https://twitter.com/native_astro/status/603047634379517952">May 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Not a big surprise, but still cool to see <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New post for Insiders - updating the top 25 prospects in the minors, with a new name at #1: <a href="http://t.co/5w453LCbHU">http://t.co/5w453LCbHU</a></p>— keithlaw (@keithlaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/603221140492951554">May 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Seeing on Twitter that Danry Vasquez is apparently moving up to Corpus. Haven't heard anything from McTaggart or the club concerning this, though.
