When the Houston Astros came into Spring Training overflowing with confidence and anticipation, few could have envisioned that their two most “MLB-ready” prospects would end up waddling away to the minor leagues with very little impact made on their pro-ball […]
Last year, the Houston Astros made it pretty clear that it was about the time that new contracts would be rolling around to protect the players that they wanted to build for the future with. The first piece of that […]
Former Philadelphia Phillies first base prospect Jonathan Singleton, a key element of the Hunter Pence trade in 2011 and currently the top 1B prospect in all of baseball with the Houston Astros, recently admitted to an addiction to marijuana after two […]
The Houston Astros have made it very clear that nothing is assured, position-wise, going into Spring Training. No player should feel comfortable just because he put up a good 2013. That being the case, it’s quite clear that the message […]
It was a big worry when Jason Castro neared his arbitration with the Houston Astros this off season. That big worry was not at all put to rest when they extended a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. Rumors began circulating […]
Whether it’s the starting rotation, the three outfield spots, behind the plate or at first base, the Houston Astros have a ton of question marks. First base may be the hottest contested position behind the starting rotation solely because the […]
2012 showed everyone what Lucas Harrell was capable of. His 11-11 record with a 3.76 ERA was unprecedented on a Houston Astros team that posted career highs in losses and just about every other negative statistical category. 2013 made everyone […]