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2018 Astros Minor League Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. Hemo_jr

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    Last year they promoted Stijn van der Meer 3 levels to Hi-A just before they released him. I saw this as a sink-or-swim move. He sank and was released. They also temporarily promoted Josh Rojas to AAA. He swam and is still with the Astros organization. If Bohanek swims, he stays.
     
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    I don’t think that’s what happened. Pretty sure Van Der Meer negotiated his 2017 placement (to a degree) prior to signing out of the draft. Rojas was promoted to AAA last season as a temporary fill in, same as Bohanek. Rojas’ AAA stint had very little bearing on his 2018 placement or overall trajectory. They needed an infielder, and Rojas was a mature, versatile player who they figured wouldn’t embarrass himself. Same for Bohanek.
     
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    Was it a single that went all wrong?
     
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    I don't think Bohanek's promotion is a good sign for him. They could have sent Trompiz or Angarita from BC who both appear to essentially be organizational depth, or used a guy from XST like Matute or whoever else they haven't released yet, but instead they moved Bohanek up, with little concern about ensuring that he gets ABs at a level appropriate for his development. it's kinda of reminiscent of last year when Spencer Johnson got promoted to Fresno and then sent to AA before ultimately being released.
     
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    Abdiel Saldaña: 5 IP, 2 H, ER, 4 K
    Jorge Alcala: 4 IP, H, BB, 7 K

    After allowing six runs in his first two appearances this season, Alcala has allowed five runs over his last seven outings.

    Buies Creek topped WInston-Salem 4-1 as Troy Sieber had two RBI singles and Kristian Trompiz had a two-run single. They both went 2-4. Abraham Toro went 2-3 with a double and scored twice.
     
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    Cristian Javier continues to mow down the Midwest League: 4 IP, 3 H, BB, 9 K

    Javier now has 56 strikeouts in 33 innings this season.
     
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    CF Jacob Meyers went 2-4 with a double. He’s had a stellar May so far (902 ops).
     
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    No, Alvarez swings the better bat.
     
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    From our friends at AstrosCounty

     
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    Per the original article about his suspension, he's eligible to play on May 29th
     
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    He had some really impressive K numbers and a really solid ERA across 3 levels last season as well. His main struggle is the walks, but he's definitely an interesting one to keep an eye on.
     
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    Here is an article on him from yesterday with some quotes from his pitching coach.
     
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    Sounds a lot like Armenteros
     
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    15 guys in QC have 10+ k/9, 12 more in BC. So many guys getting tons of strikeouts. A lot of those guys also have walk issues, but it really bodes well for the Astros having a steady supply of upside arms and quality bullpen reinforcements through the next 4-5 years.
     
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    Leovanny Rodriguez was dealing today for Quad Cities: 5 IP, 2 H, 9 K

    Parker Mushinski is in and he's staked to a 3-0 lead
     
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    Jake Adams has launched two homers today for Quad Cities. He now has six on the year.
     
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    Somewhat oddly, the River Bandits used Luis Garcia for the 9th inning of a 7-0 game. Idk if this is them transitioning him full time into the bp, or just getting work because he hadn't pitched in almost a week for whatever reason. The broadcaster said that Garcia had been worn down after the last few of his starts, so there may be a physical/conditioning issue at play.
     
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    Corey Julks went 4-4 today and is having a hot May (890 ops). Julks has 13 SB. Both he and Meyers are high floor guys that feature plus defense at all 3 OF positions, speed, and double digit HR power. High probability of getting to the upper levels and quality everyday player potential.
     

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