Happy Birthday to ~
C Richard Gonzalez (21)
Drafted in the 29th round in 2014 out of Alabama State University, this native of Puerto Rico spent the vast majority of his first professional season in the Gulf Coast League with a late promotion to Greeneville for his final four appearances of the season. In 33 total games, he hit .207/.339/.293 and had a 29% caught stealing rate.
Numerous former Astros celebrate the day as well ~
OF Travis Buck (31)
Originally drafted by Oakland in the first round in 2005, Buck signed with Houston as a free agent in November 2011. Buck spent 33 games with the Astros in 2012, hitting .216/.284/.311. Buck has played in the San Diego minor league system for the last two seasons.
RHP Gil Rondon (61)
Originally drafted by the Orioles in the third round in 1973, Rondon was drafted by Houston from the Angels in the Rule 5 draft in 1975. In 19 games (seven starts) for the Astros in 1976, he was 2-2 with a 5.70 ERA and a 2.031 WHIP.
C Luis Pujols (59)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 1973, Pujols played in 311 games for the Astros from 1977 to 1983, hitting .192/.239/.259. In 2014, Pujols managed the Orioles minor league High A team in the Carolina League.
RHP Jeff Heathcock (55)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1980, Heathcock pitched in 56 games (13 starts) for Houston in 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1988 with a 9-9 record, a 3.76 ERA and a 1.190 WHIP.
LF Steve Henderson (62)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the fifth round in 1974, Henderson came to Houston as a free agent in March 1988. In 42 games for the Astros that season, he hit .217/.321/.261. In his debut year of 1977 with the Mets, Henderson came in second to Andre Dawson in Rookie of the Year voting. His career batting line over 12 seasons was .280/.352/.413. In 2014, he was the hitting coach for the Phillies.
C Eddie "Scooter" Tucker (48)
A fifth round pick by the Giants in 1988, the Astros claimed Tucker off waivers from San Francisco in September 1991. In 34 games played for Houston in 1992, 1993 and 1995, he hit .157/.222/.217. He managed the Carolina Mudcats, the Cleveland High A affiliate, in 2014.
RHP Tom "Flash" Gordon (47)
Originally drafted by the Royals in the sixth round in 1986, Gordon came to Houston in an August 2002 trade with the Cubs. In 15 appearances for the Astros in 2002, he had a 3.32 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP. Gordon pitched in 21 major league seasons for eight different teams. In 1989 while pitching for the Royals, he came in second to Baltimore's Gregg Olson in Rookie of the Year Voting. He was a three-time All-Star for the Red Sox, the Yankees and the Phillies.
A LOOK AT THE ASTROS MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEM
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Monday, November 18, 2013
Happy Birthday - 11/18
Former Astros celebrating birthdays today ~
OF Travis Buck (30)
Originally drafted by Oakland in the first round in 2005, Buck signed with Houston as a free agent in November 2011. Buck spent 33 games with the Astros in 2012, hitting .216/.284/.311. Buck played for the San Diego AAA affiliate in 2013.
RHP Gil Rondon (60)
Originally drafted by the Orioles in the third round in 1973, Rondon was drafted by Houston from the Angels in the Rule 5 draft in 1975. In 19 games (seven starts) for the Astros in 1976, he was 2-2 with a 5.70 ERA and a 2.031 WHIP.
C Luis Pujols (58)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 1973, Pujols played in 311 games for the Astros from 1977 to 1983, hitting .192/.239/.259. In 2013, Pujols managed the Orioles minor league South Atlantic League team.
RHP Jeff Heathcock (54)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1980, Heathcock pitched in 56 games (13 starts) for Houston in 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1988 with a 9-9 record, a 3.76 ERA and a 1.190 WHIP.
LF Steve Henderson (61)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the fifth round inn 1974, Henderson came to Houston as a free agent in March 1988. In 42 games for the Astros that season, he hit .217/.321/.261. In his debut year of 1977 with the Mets, Henderson came in second to Andre Dawson in Rookie of the Year voting. His career batting line over 12 seasons was .280/.352/.413. In 2013, he was the hitting coach for the Phillies.
C Eddie "Scooter" Tucker (47)
A fifth round pick by the Giants in 1988, the Astros claimed Tucker off waivers from San Francisco in September 1991. In 34 games played for Houston in 1992, 1993 and 1995, he hit .157/.222/.217. He managed the Lake County Captains of the Midwest League, a Cleveland affiliate, in 2013.
RHP Tom "Flash" Gordon (46)
Originally drafted by the Royals in the sixth round in 1986, Gordon came to Houston in an August 2002 trade with the Cubs. In 15 appearances for the Astros in 2002, he had a 3.32 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP. Gordon pitched in 21 major league seasons for eight different teams. In 1989 while pitching for the Royals, he came in second to Baltimore's Gregg Olson in Rookie of the Year Voting. He was a three-time All-Star for the Red Sox, the Yankees and the Phillies.
OF Travis Buck (30)
Originally drafted by Oakland in the first round in 2005, Buck signed with Houston as a free agent in November 2011. Buck spent 33 games with the Astros in 2012, hitting .216/.284/.311. Buck played for the San Diego AAA affiliate in 2013.
RHP Gil Rondon (60)
Originally drafted by the Orioles in the third round in 1973, Rondon was drafted by Houston from the Angels in the Rule 5 draft in 1975. In 19 games (seven starts) for the Astros in 1976, he was 2-2 with a 5.70 ERA and a 2.031 WHIP.
C Luis Pujols (58)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 1973, Pujols played in 311 games for the Astros from 1977 to 1983, hitting .192/.239/.259. In 2013, Pujols managed the Orioles minor league South Atlantic League team.
RHP Jeff Heathcock (54)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1980, Heathcock pitched in 56 games (13 starts) for Houston in 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1988 with a 9-9 record, a 3.76 ERA and a 1.190 WHIP.
LF Steve Henderson (61)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the fifth round inn 1974, Henderson came to Houston as a free agent in March 1988. In 42 games for the Astros that season, he hit .217/.321/.261. In his debut year of 1977 with the Mets, Henderson came in second to Andre Dawson in Rookie of the Year voting. His career batting line over 12 seasons was .280/.352/.413. In 2013, he was the hitting coach for the Phillies.
C Eddie "Scooter" Tucker (47)
A fifth round pick by the Giants in 1988, the Astros claimed Tucker off waivers from San Francisco in September 1991. In 34 games played for Houston in 1992, 1993 and 1995, he hit .157/.222/.217. He managed the Lake County Captains of the Midwest League, a Cleveland affiliate, in 2013.
RHP Tom "Flash" Gordon (46)
Originally drafted by the Royals in the sixth round in 1986, Gordon came to Houston in an August 2002 trade with the Cubs. In 15 appearances for the Astros in 2002, he had a 3.32 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP. Gordon pitched in 21 major league seasons for eight different teams. In 1989 while pitching for the Royals, he came in second to Baltimore's Gregg Olson in Rookie of the Year Voting. He was a three-time All-Star for the Red Sox, the Yankees and the Phillies.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Happy Birthday - 11/18
OF Travis Buck (29)
Originally drafted by Oakland in the first round in 2005, Buck signed with Houston as a free agent in November 2011. Buck spent 33 games with the Astros in 2012, hitting .216/.284/.311, and 29 games in the minors (including a rehab stint), hitting .306/.379/.412. Since Buck elected free agency in October, we may very well have seen the last of him as an Astro.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Gil Rondon (59)
Originally drafted by the Orioles in the third round in 1973, Rondo was drafted by Houston from the Angels in the Rule 5 draft in 1975. In 19 games (seven starts) for the Astros in 1976, he was 2-2 with a 5.70 ERA and a 2.031 WHIP.
C Luis Pujols (57)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 1973, Pujols played in 311 games for the Astros from 1977 to 1983, hitting .192/.239/.259.
RHP Jeff Heathcock (53)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1980, Heathcock pitched in 56 games (13 starts) for Houston in 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1988 with a 9-9 record, a 3.76 ERA and a 1.190 WHIP.
LF Steve Henderson (60)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the fifth round inn 1974, Henderson came to Houston as a free agent in March 1988. In 42 games for the Astros that season, he hit .217/.321/.261. In his debut year of 1977 with the Mets, Henderson came in second to Andre Dawson in Rookie of the Year voting. His career batting line over 12 seasons was .280/.352/.413.
C Eddie Tucker (46)
A fifth round pick by the Giants in 1988, the Astros claimed Tucker off waivers from San Francisco in September 1991. In 34 games played for Houston in 1992, 1993 and 1995, he hit .157/.222/.217.
RHP Tom "Flash" Gordon (45)
Originally drafted by the Royals in the sixth round in 1986, Gordon came to Houston in an August 2002 trade with the Cubs. In 15 appearances for the Astros in 2002, he had a 3.32 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP. Gordon pitched in 21 major league seasons for eight different teams. In 1989 while pitching for the Royals, he came in second to Baltimore's Gregg Olson in Rookie of the Year Voting. He was a three-time All-Star for the Red Sox, the Yankees and the Phillies.
Originally drafted by Oakland in the first round in 2005, Buck signed with Houston as a free agent in November 2011. Buck spent 33 games with the Astros in 2012, hitting .216/.284/.311, and 29 games in the minors (including a rehab stint), hitting .306/.379/.412. Since Buck elected free agency in October, we may very well have seen the last of him as an Astro.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Gil Rondon (59)
Originally drafted by the Orioles in the third round in 1973, Rondo was drafted by Houston from the Angels in the Rule 5 draft in 1975. In 19 games (seven starts) for the Astros in 1976, he was 2-2 with a 5.70 ERA and a 2.031 WHIP.
C Luis Pujols (57)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 1973, Pujols played in 311 games for the Astros from 1977 to 1983, hitting .192/.239/.259.
RHP Jeff Heathcock (53)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1980, Heathcock pitched in 56 games (13 starts) for Houston in 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1988 with a 9-9 record, a 3.76 ERA and a 1.190 WHIP.
LF Steve Henderson (60)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the fifth round inn 1974, Henderson came to Houston as a free agent in March 1988. In 42 games for the Astros that season, he hit .217/.321/.261. In his debut year of 1977 with the Mets, Henderson came in second to Andre Dawson in Rookie of the Year voting. His career batting line over 12 seasons was .280/.352/.413.
C Eddie Tucker (46)
A fifth round pick by the Giants in 1988, the Astros claimed Tucker off waivers from San Francisco in September 1991. In 34 games played for Houston in 1992, 1993 and 1995, he hit .157/.222/.217.
RHP Tom "Flash" Gordon (45)
Originally drafted by the Royals in the sixth round in 1986, Gordon came to Houston in an August 2002 trade with the Cubs. In 15 appearances for the Astros in 2002, he had a 3.32 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP. Gordon pitched in 21 major league seasons for eight different teams. In 1989 while pitching for the Royals, he came in second to Baltimore's Gregg Olson in Rookie of the Year Voting. He was a three-time All-Star for the Red Sox, the Yankees and the Phillies.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Players Electing Free Agency
The following players elected free agency:
LF Travis Buck
2B Brian Bixler
SS Angel Sanchez
LF Travis Buck
2B Brian Bixler
SS Angel Sanchez
Friday, June 29, 2012
Roster Moves - 6/28
UPDATES IN BOLD
Oklahoma City/Houston
LHP Xavier Cedeno was assigned to Oklahoma City to make room for RHP Bud Norris as he is activated from the DL.
OF Travis Buck cleared waivers and has accepted his assignment to Oklahoma City.
SS Marwin Gonzalez has sent to Oklahoma City for a rehab assignment.
RHP Jose Valdez is being placed on the DL.
Corpus Christi
OF Austin Wates has been activated from the DL.
Lancaster
RHP Nick Tropeano was assigned from Lexington to Lancaster.
RHP RJ Alaniz went on the 7-day DL with shoulder soreness.
Lexington
2B Ruben Sosa was assigned from Greeneville to Lexington.
OF Justin Gominsky was assigned from Tri-City to Lexington.
LHP Tommy Shirley was assigned from Tri-City to Lexington.
LHP Mitch Lambson was assigned from Greeneville to Lexington.
Tri-City
C Tyler Heinemen was assigned to Tri-City.
Greeneville
RHP Euris Quezada was assigned from Lexington to Greeneville.
GCL
3B Rio Ruiz was assigned to the GCL.
DSL
RHP Rauldison Rodriguez was assigned to the DSL.
Oklahoma City/Houston
LHP Xavier Cedeno was assigned to Oklahoma City to make room for RHP Bud Norris as he is activated from the DL.
OF Travis Buck cleared waivers and has accepted his assignment to Oklahoma City.
SS Marwin Gonzalez has sent to Oklahoma City for a rehab assignment.
RHP Jose Valdez is being placed on the DL.
Corpus Christi
OF Austin Wates has been activated from the DL.
Lancaster
RHP Nick Tropeano was assigned from Lexington to Lancaster.
RHP RJ Alaniz went on the 7-day DL with shoulder soreness.
Lexington
2B Ruben Sosa was assigned from Greeneville to Lexington.
OF Justin Gominsky was assigned from Tri-City to Lexington.
LHP Tommy Shirley was assigned from Tri-City to Lexington.
LHP Mitch Lambson was assigned from Greeneville to Lexington.
Tri-City
C Tyler Heinemen was assigned to Tri-City.
Greeneville
RHP Euris Quezada was assigned from Lexington to Greeneville.
GCL
3B Rio Ruiz was assigned to the GCL.
DSL
RHP Rauldison Rodriguez was assigned to the DSL.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Roster Moves - 6/26
Oklahoma City/Houston
3B Scott Moore was called up to Houston as Justin Maxwell was placed on the DL.
RF Fernando Martinez, who had been on a rehab assignment at OKC, was optioned to OKC.
LF Travis Buck, who had been on a rehab assignment with Corpus Christi, was designated for assignment.
Lexington
It was announced that newly signed draft pick SS Nolan Fontana will be assigned to Lexington.
3B Scott Moore was called up to Houston as Justin Maxwell was placed on the DL.
RF Fernando Martinez, who had been on a rehab assignment at OKC, was optioned to OKC.
LF Travis Buck, who had been on a rehab assignment with Corpus Christi, was designated for assignment.
Lexington
It was announced that newly signed draft pick SS Nolan Fontana will be assigned to Lexington.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Roster Moves - 4/4
The Astros made their final cuts, and Jeff Luhnow once more managed to surprise me. I didn't expect for 13 pitchers to make the opening day roster, but that is precisely what is happening with the news that both Fernando Abad and Wesley Wright made the cut. As I had suspected, the Astros wanted to make sure that Henry Sosa cleared waivers before sending him to Oklahoma City.
In addition, it was announced that the Astros purchased Travis Buck's contract and he will be making the roster. Also, Alyson Footer reported that Justin Ruggiano will be assigned to Oklahoma City, but I have not seen that move made official yet. Since the Astros are only carrying four outfielders, Matt Downs will likely be pressed into service for an occasional outfield appearance.
Here is the final roster. The only likely change between now and the opener is that Brian Bixler may make the team if Jed Lowrie needs to be placed on the DL.
In addition, it was announced that the Astros purchased Travis Buck's contract and he will be making the roster. Also, Alyson Footer reported that Justin Ruggiano will be assigned to Oklahoma City, but I have not seen that move made official yet. Since the Astros are only carrying four outfielders, Matt Downs will likely be pressed into service for an occasional outfield appearance.
Here is the final roster. The only likely change between now and the opener is that Brian Bixler may make the team if Jed Lowrie needs to be placed on the DL.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Happy Birthday - 11/18
OF Travis Buck (28)
One of the newest Astros, Buck was signed by the Astros last week to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. In parts of five seasons in the majors with Oakland and Cleveland, Buck had a .246/.320/.408/.727 batting line. In 2011, he was .256/.366/.421/.787 in the minors.
Former Astros with birthdays today
RHP Gil Rondon (58)
Pitched in 19 games for Houston in 1976
C Luis Pujols (56)
Played for Houston from 1977 to 1983
RHP Jeff Heathcock (52)
Pitched in 56 games for Houston in 1983, 1985, 1987 & 1988 with a 3.76 ERA & 1.190 WHIP
LF Steve Henderson (59)
Played in 42 games for Houston in 1988
C Eddie Tucker (45)
Played for Houston in 1992, 1993 and 1995
RHP Tom "Flash" Gordon (44)
Pitched in 15 games in 2002 with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP
One of the newest Astros, Buck was signed by the Astros last week to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. In parts of five seasons in the majors with Oakland and Cleveland, Buck had a .246/.320/.408/.727 batting line. In 2011, he was .256/.366/.421/.787 in the minors.
Former Astros with birthdays today
RHP Gil Rondon (58)
Pitched in 19 games for Houston in 1976
C Luis Pujols (56)
Played for Houston from 1977 to 1983
RHP Jeff Heathcock (52)
Pitched in 56 games for Houston in 1983, 1985, 1987 & 1988 with a 3.76 ERA & 1.190 WHIP
LF Steve Henderson (59)
Played in 42 games for Houston in 1988
C Eddie Tucker (45)
Played for Houston in 1992, 1993 and 1995
RHP Tom "Flash" Gordon (44)
Pitched in 15 games in 2002 with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Roster Moves - 11/9/11
The Astros signed three minor league players
RHP Adalberto Flores
Flores just turned 25 and at 6'7" is described by Baseball America as having a "tremendous plane on his low 90's fastball." He is currently pitching in the Puerto Rican League. I will start following him for the Winter League updates.
OF Travis Buck (with an invite to Spring Training)
Buck will be 28 next week.
1B Nick Stavinoha (with an invite to Spring Training)
Stavinoha is from Houston and will be 30 in May.
Here is the story from Brian McTaggart and from Zachary Levine and Steve Campbell.
RHP Adalberto Flores
Flores just turned 25 and at 6'7" is described by Baseball America as having a "tremendous plane on his low 90's fastball." He is currently pitching in the Puerto Rican League. I will start following him for the Winter League updates.
OF Travis Buck (with an invite to Spring Training)
Buck will be 28 next week.
1B Nick Stavinoha (with an invite to Spring Training)
Stavinoha is from Houston and will be 30 in May.
Here is the story from Brian McTaggart and from Zachary Levine and Steve Campbell.
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