Tweets of the Day

Would like to say Thank you to the Astros Organization for giving me to pursue my dream of playing baseball. It was a good run.
— Blair Walters (@bwalters34) March 18, 2014

To all the friends I made, words can not describe the fun and honor to play with you guys. Let the good times roll. #family
— Blair Walters (@bwalters34) March 18, 2014

Happy Birthday - 11/8

Happy Birthday to ~

LHP Blair Walters (24)
Drafted by the White Sox out of the University of Hawaii in the 11th round in 2011, Walters came into the Astros organization as a part of the July 2012 trade with Chicago for Brett Myers. Walters spent his 2013 season with the High A Lancaster team, compiling a 6-2 record with a 7.36 ERA and a 1.923 WHIP in 34 games (five starts). He finished the regular season making one spot start at Oklahoma City.

Former Astros celebrating birthdays today ~

OF John Fishel (51)
Drafted by Houston in the ninth round in 1985, Fishel's entire major league career consisted of 19 games played for the Astros in 1988 in which he hit .231/.310/.346. He was traded, along with two others, to the Yankees in January of 1989 for Rick Rhoden. He was the 1984 College World Series Outstanding Player when he played for California State at Fullerton.

OF Eric Anthony (46)
A 34th round draft pick by Houston in 1986, Anthony played for the Astros from 1989 to 1993, hitting .224/.295/.378. He was traded to the Mariners in December 1993 for Mike Felder and Mike Hampton. He was one of the few players ever to hit a home run into the upper deck of the Astrodome.

Astros Minor League Roster Moves

LHP Blair Walters, who has pitched for Lancaster this season (exclusively out of the bullpen since June), is getting a start for Oklahoma City tonight. [UPDATED: RHP Andrew Robinson was assigned from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City and LHP Alex Sogard was activated from the DL for Corpus.]

Blair Walters ‏@bwalters34
Not a bad view from my room. #OKC pic.twitter.com/FM7Uw1O08h

Tweet of the Day

Blair Walters ‏@bwalters34
No time for sleep.. Gladiator is on. #iwillhavemyvengance

Roster Moves

A couple of these are a few days old, but I didn't see them at the time.

Oklahoma City

OF Austin Wates placed on the 7-day DL on 6/2

Corpus Christi

SS Ben Orloff released

Greg Rajan ‏@GregRajan

#cchooks roster move: IF Ben Orloff has left #Astros organization to pursue other opportunities.

Lancaster

LHP Blair Walters placed on the 7-day DL on 6/3

Quad Cities

2B Ruben Sosa assigned to Quad Cities

DSL Astros

SS Daniel Aquino activated

Tweets of the Day

MANwithnoTAN ‏@tannerbushue
Hotel...food....sleep....forever


Blair Walters ‏@bwalters34
If one was to look up the definition of crushing a nap one would see my face next to it. #needsleepy

Tweet of the Day

Blair Walters ‏@bwalters34

Listened to Roger Clemens speak today at the complex. Now about to watch the Lakers take down the Bulls and watch Tiger dominate#goodday

Happy Birthday - 11/8

LHP Blair Walters (23)
Drafted by the White Sox out of the University of Hawaii in the 11th round in 2011, Walters came into the Astros organization as a part of the July 2012 trade with Chicago for Brett Myers. He made 13 starts for the White Sox in their low A affiliate with good success, compiling a 2.88 ERA and a 1.097 WHIP. He struggled somewhat in making the transition to High A, first for the White Sox and then for the Astros. In his final eight starts of the regular season for Lancaster, he was 3-3 with a 7.62 ERA and a 1.641 WHIP. In the post-season, Walters was 1-0 in two starts with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.600 WHIP.

Former Astros with birthdays today ~

OF John Fishel (50)
Drafted by Houston in the ninth round in 1985, Fishel's entire major league career consisted of 19 games played for the Astros in 1988 in which he hit .231/.310/.346. He was traded, along with two others, to the Yankees in January of 1989 for Rick Rhoden. He was the 1984 College World Series Outstanding Player when he played for California State at Fullerton.

OF Eric Anthony (45)
A 34th round draft pick by Houston in 1986, Anthony played for the Astros from 1989 to 1993, hitting .224/.295/.378. He was traded to the Mariners in December 1993 for Mike Felder and Mike Hampton. He was one of the few players ever to hit a home run into the upper deck of the Astrodome.

Roster Moves

The huge infusion of talent that the Astros have added to the farm system via recent trades means that some of the current rosters are getting strained to the breaking point. There are only so many prolonged DL stints and temporary inactive designations before players will have to be released. We've already seen a couple of these at Lancaster with the recent releases of Brian Streilein and Kirk Clark. I will do my best to keep on top of these moves and let you know when I have confirmed information. With that said, here are your latest moves.

Oklahoma City
LHP Rudy Owens will be has been assigned to Oklahoma City.
According to Sports Reporter (and Jake Buchanan girlfriend) Chelsa Messinger, RHP Jake Buchanan will be has been assigned from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City.
ADDED: LHP Xavier Cedeno is being called up to Houston.
ADDED: RHP Jose Cisnero is being assigned from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City.
ADDED: RHP Jarred Cosart is being assigned from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City.
ADDED: RHP Jonnathan Aristil was released.

Corpus Christi
CF Robbie Grossman was assigned to Corpus Christi.
ADDED: IF Jordan Kreke was assigned from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi.
ADDED: RHP Paul Clemens is being assigned from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi.
ADDED: OF Austin Wates was placed on the 7-day DL.
ADDED: RHP Adalberto Flores was assigned from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi.

Lancaster
RHP Chia-Jen Lo was assigned to Lancaster.
LHP Colton Cain was assigned to Lancaster.
LHP Brad Dydalewicz was placed on the 7-day DL.
DH Rafy Valenzuela was placed on the TI list.
LHP Blair Walters was activated.

Tri-City
RHP Steven Dennison was assigned from the GCL to Tri-City.

Greeneville
C Cristian Moronta was assigned from the GCL to Greeneville.
RHP Michael Feliz was assigned from the GCL to Greeneville.

GCL
RHP Raul Rivera was assigned from Tri-City to the GCL.
C Jon Carnahan was assigned to the GCL.