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Astros acquire rights to Japhet Amador

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  1. rocketpower2

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Astros agreed to acquire first baseman Japhet Amador and outfielder Leo Heras. Amador to Triple A OKC, while Heras to Double A CC.</p>&mdash; Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/statuses/369196726306877440">August 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&amp;src=hash">#Astros</a> have officially agreed to terms with the Diablos Rojos of the Mexican League to acquire 1B Japhet Amador and OF Leo Heras.</p>&mdash; Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/369196286412484609">August 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    He's a big boy.
     
    #2 tellitlikeitis, Aug 18, 2013
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    The signing of Amador is the first sign of the front office making a win sooner rather than later type of move, if that makes any sense. Amador is 26 years old but the dude has raked in Mexico for over four years.
     
    #3 rocketpower2, Aug 18, 2013
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    Wow.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>“Japhet’s numbers speak for themselves,” said Luhnow. “Power like his is not easy to find.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/369199088706666496">August 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>More Luhnow: &quot;We are excited about seeing how his power numbers translate to Triple A and how he fares against top notch pitching.”</p>&mdash; Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/369199158906720256">August 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    Reminds me of a former Astros first baseman. :p
     
    #6 J.R., Aug 18, 2013
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    Reminds me of Oliver Miller
     
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    Wow, to echo Luhnow..I'm very excited to see how he does in Triple A

    Now let's go get Jose Abreu :grin:
     
    #8 HstnSprtsFan101, Aug 18, 2013
  9. tellitlikeitis

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    From Fangraphs:



    Came across this on an Arlington message board. The commenter, Jason Parks, writes for Baseball Prospectus. Keep in mind that this comment is nearly 3 years old.


    Also, I ripped all of this from Orange Whoopass, so a hat tip is in order.
     
    #9 tellitlikeitis, Aug 18, 2013
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    that's a huge b****.
     
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    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Kem0_P8Wylo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    EL Caballo dos
     
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    What's with his chicken legs? He must have a ton of knee pain
     
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    Nice to see us get more Mexicans on the team! Luhnow scouting the team from his birthplace
     
    #13 Rockets12, Aug 18, 2013
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    haha I like this guy already!

    as I've said before, Luhnow told me he (and the team) want to market towards the hispanic demographic in Houston, and this guy will certainly be a fan favorite if he makes the majors. Even more hilarious that is last name is "Amador" (lover).
     
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    I've just done some checking, and have confirmed this is the largest Mexican on earth.
     
    #15 bigtexxx, Aug 18, 2013
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    Al McGuire got in trouble for saying something similar about Gilbert Salinas. :)
     
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    It looks like he ate Carlos Lee... And maybe Berkman, too. Has anyone seen them around lately? We should be concerned for their well-being.
     
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    I thought the same thing.
     
    #18 juicystream, Aug 18, 2013
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    another carter yipee!!!!
     
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  20. tellitlikeitis

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    Shh.... no one say anything
     
    #20 tellitlikeitis, Aug 18, 2013
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