Majors: Organization Reports: Houston Astros: 2008
Muecke Keeps Rolling
May. 11, 2008
Josh Muecke is proof of what a good stint in the Arizona Fall League can do for a player's career. The lefthander parlayed a strong performance for the Mesa Solar Sox into an invitation to major league spring training with the Astros, and then a spot in the rotation at Triple-A Round Rock. [...] Continue Reading »
Delayed Promotion
May. 1, 2008
Outfielder Eli Iorg finally made it to Double-A Corpus Christi, but thanks to last year's season-ending arm injury, the promotion came later than he had hoped. [...] Continue Reading »
Wright At Home
Apr. 10, 2008
The biggest surprise of spring training came in the smallest package. Wesley Wright, a Rule 5 selection from the Dodgers, made the club's Opening Day roster after going 1-0, 2.38 in 11 innings this spring. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound lefthander will pitch out of the bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
Dropping Down
Mar. 27, 2008
The unusual sidearm delivery of righthander Sammy Gervacio made him stand out during the first few weeks of spring training. No matter which pitcher was sharing a bullpen mound with the 23-year-old Dominican, Gervacio usually garnered the most attention from fans and curious media. [...] Continue Reading »
Pitching Pool Not Empty
Mar. 19, 2008
When the Astros traded away Troy Patton, Juan Gutierrez and Matt Albers in the offseason, their pitching depth in the minor leagues took a hit. But the club isn't without promising arms down on the farm. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
The Astros haven't had a first-round pick make an impact on the major league club since Chris Burke was selected in 2001. Now it's up to lefthander Brian Bogusevic and catcher Max Sapp to change that. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
The Astros acquired lefthander Josh Appell from the Mets last offseason. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Taking advantage of the relatively mild winter weather and the presence of Nolan Ryan and Jeff Bagwell in the front office, the Astros planned to bring in several of their top minor league prospects for a mini-camp at Minute Maid Park prior to spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Koby Clemens will be moving from third base to catcher starting in February. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
The Astros picked up lefthander Wesley Wright from the Dodgers in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft during the Winter Meetings. [...] Continue Reading »
Muecke Keeps Rolling
May. 11, 2008
Josh Muecke is proof of what a good stint in the Arizona Fall League can do for a player's career. The lefthander parlayed a strong performance for the Mesa Solar Sox into an invitation to major league spring training with the Astros, and then a spot in the rotation at Triple-A Round Rock. [...] Continue Reading »
Delayed Promotion
May. 1, 2008
Outfielder Eli Iorg finally made it to Double-A Corpus Christi, but thanks to last year's season-ending arm injury, the promotion came later than he had hoped. [...] Continue Reading »
Wright At Home
Apr. 10, 2008
The biggest surprise of spring training came in the smallest package. Wesley Wright, a Rule 5 selection from the Dodgers, made the club's Opening Day roster after going 1-0, 2.38 in 11 innings this spring. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound lefthander will pitch out of the bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
Dropping Down
Mar. 27, 2008
The unusual sidearm delivery of righthander Sammy Gervacio made him stand out during the first few weeks of spring training. No matter which pitcher was sharing a bullpen mound with the 23-year-old Dominican, Gervacio usually garnered the most attention from fans and curious media. [...] Continue Reading »
Pitching Pool Not Empty
Mar. 19, 2008
When the Astros traded away Troy Patton, Juan Gutierrez and Matt Albers in the offseason, their pitching depth in the minor leagues took a hit. But the club isn't without promising arms down on the farm. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
The Astros haven't had a first-round pick make an impact on the major league club since Chris Burke was selected in 2001. Now it's up to lefthander Brian Bogusevic and catcher Max Sapp to change that. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
The Astros acquired lefthander Josh Appell from the Mets last offseason. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Taking advantage of the relatively mild winter weather and the presence of Nolan Ryan and Jeff Bagwell in the front office, the Astros planned to bring in several of their top minor league prospects for a mini-camp at Minute Maid Park prior to spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Koby Clemens will be moving from third base to catcher starting in February. [...] Continue Reading »
Astros Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
The Astros picked up lefthander Wesley Wright from the Dodgers in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft during the Winter Meetings. [...] Continue Reading »
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