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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2019 7:50:20 GMT -6
If he keeps his head he should be just around the corner. I hope so. I wasn't excited about the draft because we did not have an early pick. But when we picked him I got very excited. Not sure how he fell to us but damn I am glad. Since we know our draft position, do we have an idea of who (within a group of say....5-10) of who we might net this year? Considering our two best pitching prospects may be getting the call this year, got to think Luhnow has got to be thinking arms this year. |
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Post by olpapa on Jan 25, 2019 8:07:14 GMT -6
I keep waiting on someone to post it. I read over at the crawfish boxes that Whitley, Tucker, Alvarez, James, and Martin all got into the top 100. I think that Whitley was 5, Tucker 14, Alvarez 34, James 77, and Martin 78. Not sure of the accuracy of the actual numbers but that is close. The Astros have 5 prospects in the Baseball Prospectus top 100 as well. Here is the BP take: #7 Whitley #14 Tucker # 46 James # 49 Alvarez # 80 Bukauskus |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2019 8:13:12 GMT -6
I read over at the crawfish boxes that Whitley, Tucker, Alvarez, James, and Martin all got into the top 100. I think that Whitley was 5, Tucker 14, Alvarez 34, James 77, and Martin 78. Not sure of the accuracy of the actual numbers but that is close. The Astros have 5 prospects in the Baseball Prospecus top 100 as well. Here is the BP take: #7 Whitley #14 Tucker # 46 James # 49 Alvarez # 80 Bukauskus Thanks OP.... I feel all 5 of those will be solid major leaguers. And a couple I feel might be stars. JB's ranking of course has been tempered by stats. I feel his stuff has a lot more upside than that. I won't be surprised to see a Whitley/JB Astros 2020's tandem that will similar to what the Braves had in the early '90's. |
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Post by olpapa on Jan 25, 2019 8:30:40 GMT -6
The Astros have 5 prospects in the Baseball Prospecus top 100 as well. Here is the BP take: #7 Whitley #14 Tucker # 46 James # 49 Alvarez # 80 Bukauskus Thanks OP.... I feel all 5 of those will be solid major leaguers. And a couple I feel might be stars. JB's ranking of course has been tempered by stats. I feel his stuff has a lot more upside than that. I won't be surprised to see a Whitley/JB Astros 2020's tandem that will similar to what the Braves had in the early '90's. Whitley/Bukauskus/Martin.... that’s a decent start at a good rotation. Then we have James and Valdez who could be starters or good bullpen arms. Brandon Bielak is another guy who could make the majors in 2020. I think he could be a decent arm for us. Ryan Hartman is my sleeper pick. MLB.com releases their Top 100 on Saturday. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 25, 2019 9:27:43 GMT -6
How did the Brewers pass him up anyway. Hell you would have to draft him just for the name. Yeah. BREWERS draft BEER does have a certain ring to it. Man did they miss a golden opportunity |
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Post by m240 on Jan 25, 2019 9:30:18 GMT -6
I hope so. I wasn't excited about the draft because we did not have an early pick. But when we picked him I got very excited. Not sure how he fell to us but damn I am glad. Since we know our draft position, do we have an idea of who (within a group of say....5-10) of who we might net this year? Considering our two best pitching prospects may be getting the call this year, got to think Luhnow has got to be thinking arms this year. I think that they will focus on the best player available from a positional sort of P, SS, and C. In other words if there is a run on pitchers early then they may default to the best ss or c depending on the relative ranks that they place upon them. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 25, 2019 9:43:08 GMT -6
I hope so. I wasn't excited about the draft because we did not have an early pick. But when we picked him I got very excited. Not sure how he fell to us but damn I am glad. Since we know our draft position, do we have an idea of who (within a group of say....5-10) of who we might net this year? Considering our two best pitching prospects may be getting the call this year, got to think Luhnow has got to be thinking arms this year. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 25, 2019 15:24:37 GMT -6
Since we know our draft position, do we have an idea of who (within a group of say....5-10) of who we might net this year? Considering our two best pitching prospects may be getting the call this year, got to think Luhnow has got to be thinking arms this year. I would hope Luhnow goes hitting for the first 3 picks, and then afterwards pitching or hitting. His analytics on pitching seem to be so good that he might have the luxury on waiting on taking a pticher... |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 25, 2019 16:17:22 GMT -6
I would hope Luhnow goes hitting for the first 3 picks, and then afterwards pitching or hitting. His analytics on pitching seem to be so good that he might have the luxury on waiting on taking a pticher... There are many mock drafts out. Way too early to tell. That's just the first one that pulled up when I searched. I always believe in drafting the Bpa, not for need. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 25, 2019 17:43:10 GMT -6
I would hope Luhnow goes hitting for the first 3 picks, and then afterwards pitching or hitting. His analytics on pitching seem to be so good that he might have the luxury on waiting on taking a pticher... There are many mock drafts out. Way too early to tell. That's just the first one that pulled up when I searched. I always believe in drafting the Bpa, not for need. In MLB without a doubt because the player might not make the majors for about 3 to 5 years, so the mlb current team needs can change drastically by then. |
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Post by olpapa on Jan 28, 2019 21:26:58 GMT -6
This from MLB.com. J.B. Bukauskus’ slider is rated the best among Top MLB prospects:
“Best slider: J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, Astros (65) - ETA: 2020
Many scouts considered Bukauskas' fastball and slider the best 1-2 combo of pitches in the 2017 Draft. Though he can hit 98 mph with his heater, his slider is even better, arriving in the mid-80s with late, sharp bite. Despite battling a back injury, he fanned 71 in 59 innings last season.”
Another mysterious back injury?
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 29, 2019 9:26:31 GMT -6
This from MLB.com. J.B. Bukauskus’ slider is rated the best among Top MLB prospects: “Best slider: J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, Astros (65) - ETA: 2020 Many scouts considered Bukauskas' fastball and slider the best 1-2 combo of pitches in the 2017 Draft. Though he can hit 98 mph with his heater, his slider is even better, arriving in the mid-80s with late, sharp bite. Despite battling a back injury, he fanned 71 in 59 innings last season.” Another mysterious back injury? Don't get anything started here olpapa. Lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 9:56:05 GMT -6
This from MLB.com. J.B. Bukauskus’ slider is rated the best among Top MLB prospects: “Best slider: J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, Astros (65) - ETA: 2020 Many scouts considered Bukauskas' fastball and slider the best 1-2 combo of pitches in the 2017 Draft. Though he can hit 98 mph with his heater, his slider is even better, arriving in the mid-80s with late, sharp bite. Despite battling a back injury, he fanned 71 in 59 innings last season.” Another mysterious back injury? Don't get anything started here olpapa. Lol. You know our favorite Coach will add JB to the Ultra Kama Sutra Bend it till it Breaks Brigade.  |
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Post by olpapa on Jan 29, 2019 16:47:33 GMT -6
Don't get anything started here olpapa. Lol. You know our favorite Coach will add JB to the Ultra Kama Sutra Bend it till it Breaks Brigade. LOL |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 30, 2019 13:20:22 GMT -6
I read over at the crawfish boxes that Whitley, Tucker, Alvarez, James, and Martin all got into the top 100. I think that Whitley was 5, Tucker 14, Alvarez 34, James 77, and Martin 78. Not sure of the accuracy of the actual numbers but that is close. The Astros have 5 prospects in the Baseball Prospectus top 100 as well. Here is the BP take: #7 Whitley #14 Tucker # 46 James # 49 Alvarez # 80 Bukauskus On the mlb network top 100 show, they mentioned Whitley really has nothing to prove in AAA. Also as we all know the setbacks last year, they thought he could have made the move up at the end of last season. |
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Post by olpapa on Jan 30, 2019 13:55:16 GMT -6
The Astros have 5 prospects in the Baseball Prospectus top 100 as well. Here is the BP take: #7 Whitley #14 Tucker # 46 James # 49 Alvarez # 80 Bukauskus On the mlb network top 100 show, they mentioned Whitley really has nothing to prove in AAA. Also as we all know the setbacks last year, they thought he could have made the move up at the end of last season. I remember reading somewhere that last fall during the playoffs, Whitley’s Arizona Fall League manager sent Hinch a message concerning Whitley saying, “I’ve got your game 4 starter here.” |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 30, 2019 14:34:33 GMT -6
On the mlb network top 100 show, they mentioned Whitley really has nothing to prove in AAA. Also as we all know the setbacks last year, they thought he could have made the move up at the end of last season. I remember reading somewhere that last fall during the playoffs, Whitley’s Arizona Fall League manager sent Hinch a message concerning Whitley saying, “I’ve got your game 4 starter here.” Whitley just might be the wild card in ST. But most likely because of how contracts are, be brought up during the season. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 23, 2019 21:34:33 GMT -6
About time for the farm report.
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Post by olpapa on Mar 23, 2019 21:52:06 GMT -6
I just looked at AAA Round Rock’s roster and saw Bryan Abreu listed as one of their pitchers. The FO must really think that kid is something very special. He pitched 16 innings at Short Season A Tri-City last season and 38.1 innings at Full Season A Quad Cities. He was placed on the 40-man roster this offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft and now he apparently will bypass A Advanced as well as AA and start this season at AAA. Pretty impressive.
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 23, 2019 21:55:51 GMT -6
I just looked at AAA Round Rock’s roster and saw Bryan Abreu listed as one of their pitchers. The FO must really think that kid is something very special. He pitched 16 innings at Short Season A Tri-City last season and 38.1 innings at Full Season A Quad Cities. He was placed on the 40-man roster this offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft and now he apparently will bypass A Advanced as well as AA and start this season at AAA. Pretty impressive. I am ready to see what he has? |
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Post by marshall on Mar 24, 2019 7:42:27 GMT -6
I just looked at AAA Round Rock’s roster and saw Bryan Abreu listed as one of their pitchers. The FO must really think that kid is something very special. He pitched 16 innings at Short Season A Tri-City last season and 38.1 innings at Full Season A Quad Cities. He was placed on the 40-man roster this offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft and now he apparently will bypass A Advanced as well as AA and start this season at AAA. Pretty impressive. I am ready to see what he has? Round Rock is going to be LOADED this year. I wonder how many MLB teams would be .500 against this AAA franchise? |
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Post by olpapa on Mar 24, 2019 8:12:00 GMT -6
I am ready to see what he has? Round Rock is going to be LOADED this year. I wonder how many MLB teams would be .500 against this AAA franchise? IMO Round Rock’s outfield crew... Tucker, Straw, Alvarez and Fisher... is better than the outfield that will be fielded by a lot of MLB teams this year: |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 24, 2019 9:50:10 GMT -6
Round Rock is going to be LOADED this year. I wonder how many MLB teams would be .500 against this AAA franchise? IMO Round Rock’s outfield crew... Tucker, Straw, Alvarez and Fisher... is better than the outfield that will be fielded by a lot of MLB teams this year: Reddick sees them approach in his rearview mirror. Marisnick is sweating. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2019 10:07:30 GMT -6
Now that we finally have our AAA team back in viewing range again, any Fugees live close enough to give us the ongoing "Low-down"?
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Post by olpapa on Mar 24, 2019 11:11:07 GMT -6
Now that we finally have our AAA team back in viewing range again, any Fugees live close enough to give us the ongoing "Low-down"? AAA Round Rock. I like that. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 24, 2019 12:03:34 GMT -6
IMO Round Rock’s outfield crew... Tucker, Straw, Alvarez and Fisher... is better than the outfield that will be fielded by a lot of MLB teams this year: Reddick sees them approach in his rearview mirror. Marisnick is sweating. If Marisnick is not out of options, then why not have him in the minors and Straw in the majors? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 24, 2019 12:30:55 GMT -6
Reddick sees them approach in his rearview mirror. Marisnick is sweating. If Marisnick is not out of options, then why not have him in the minors and Straw in the majors? He literally has a job because he can homer against lefties and above average range in the outfield. Straw has a chance to take his spot outright, and he’s a burner on the bases. Marisnick is average at stolen bases. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 24, 2019 12:38:17 GMT -6
If Marisnick is not out of options, then why not have him in the minors and Straw in the majors? He literally has a job because he can homer against lefties and above average range in the outfield. Straw has a chance to take his spot outright, and he’s a burner on the bases. Marisnick is average at stolen bases. Time for Straw...Corch should be able to promote Marisnick to other teams, so the Astros can trade him. |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 24, 2019 12:43:24 GMT -6
I'm sure Jake knows it's his last chance to shape up. And management's told Miles what they said to Tyler .. keep hitting and you'll be back up here
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 24, 2019 15:58:21 GMT -6
I'm sure Jake knows it's his last chance to shape up. And management's told Miles what they said to Tyler .. keep hitting and you'll be back up here In White v. Gattis, White won by default. |
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