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I am busy counting down the days until the 2010 season starts.
in the off-season:
What I am planning for 2010:
The Quest for 3000 Syllables (an attempt to write 177 haiku about the Astros minor league system over the course of the 22-week season)
Farmstros Five...weekly honor will continue
A weekly email newsletter
Updated rosters and transaction page with links to players' statistics from Opening Day to the last pitch
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Farmstros Five Week #8 (Under 21 Edition)
The entire Farmstros Five for the Week of May 24-30 is under 21 years old. You can read about the performances of Jon Singleton, Delino DeShields, Jr., Mike Foltynewicz, Luis Ordosgoitti and Domingo Santana at Farmstros.
Draft Chat with Jim Callis
Jim Callis of Baseball America will be chatting live online about the draft with the Farmstros Village. You can ask things like Mark Appel or Byron Buxton and more starting at 10:30 am(Minute Maid Park time) Tuesday, May 29.
Farmstros Five- Week #7
I jus tposted the Farmstros Five for the week of May 17-23, 2012. You can read about the performances of Luis Cruz, Brett Oberholtzer, Jimmy Paredes and Adam Bailey and vote for the #5 at Farmstros.
Farmstros Five- Week #6
I just posted the Farmstros Five for the week of May 10-16, 2012. Please visit Farmstros to read about the performances of Paul Clemens, Luis Cruz, Jimmy Paredes and Ross Seaton. Plus, you can vote for the Farmstros Five #5.
Farmstros Calls of the Week #6
Thanks to the JetHawks Jason Schwartz, this week's calls include George Springer's 4 home run night and Domingo Santana's walk-off home run.
Farmstros Five Week #5
Here is the Farmstros Five for the Week of May 3-9, 2012
Nick Tropeano, Adam Bailey, Luis Cruz, Dallas Keuchel...
Candidates for #5: Matt Duffy, Wes Musick, Tyson Perez.
You can read about the players' performances and vote for #5 at Farmstros.
Austin Wates Falls into the Bullpen...and Makes the Catch!
In case you haven't seen it yet, here's a link to video of Austin Wates' catch at Whataburger Field Saturday night. Wates and teammate Brandon Barnes fell into the Hooks bullpen in left center field. Wates caught the ball too.
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Farmstros Five- Week #4
Here's the Farmstros Five for the Week of April 26-May 2, 2012:
R.J. Alaniz, Luis Cruz, Fernando Martinez, Drew Muren, Wes Musick. You can read about their performances at Farmstros.
Farmstros' April Player of the Month Candidates
I just posted the candidates for the Farmstros April Player of the Month. Please take a moment to vote for your selection.
Farmstros Call of the Week #4
Keith Elkins passed on the audio of Drew Muren's walk-off HR in the Legends' Saturday night win.
Lyles to Pitch in Cincinnati on Sunday
Zachary Levine confirmed with Brad Mills that Jordan Lyles will be joining the club in Cincinnati to make a spot start.
Farmstros Five Week #3
I just posted the Farmstros Five for the week of April 19-25, 2012. Once again the surplus of solid performances compels me to leave the selection of #5 in the hands of the Farmstros Village.
Farmstros Call of the Week- #3
This week RedHawks' announcer J.P. Shadrick gives the call while OKC brings out the broom in Nashville.
Farmstros Five- Week #2
I just posted the Farmstros Five for the week of April 12-18, 2012. Three players were neck and neck for the fifth spot, so I decided to leave it up to a vote of the Farmstros Village.
Farmstros Call of the Week #2
This week's installment includes video of two calls: Jake Goebbert 3-run walk-off HR for Corpus and Alex Todd's 11th inning walk-off HR for the Legends.
Farmstros Five- Week #1
I just posted the Farmstros Five for the week of April 5-11, 2012.
George Springer Grand Slam Audio
Thanks to the generosity of William Calvert, the High Desert announcer, I was able to track down audio of George Springer's Opening Day Grand Slam in Lancaster's game last night.
Minor League Rosters Set
While the names are subject to change until Thursday's Opening Day, the Astros released the preliminary rosters of their four top affiliates this morning.
THE (Chris) WALLACE REPORT, Part 3
Chris looks back on his first big league training camp and a dramatic grand slam he hit off of Kevin Chapman in 2011.
Entrevista con Kike Hernandez
Farmstros' Spanish Language Specialist completed a nice interview (Entrevista) with Kike Hernandez on Tuesday.
March Madness- 1987 Style
It took me a little while, but I finally downloaded some of the pictures of my trip to Kissimmee for Astros Spring Training.
Are you the NCAA King of the Farmstros Village?
If you are feeling the March Madness, please follow the NCAA Tournament with the Farmstros Village.
THE (Chris) WALLACE REPORT
According to the first installment of THE (Chris) WALLACE report, Chriis could have taken a nap while catching Livan Hernandez in Spring Training.
Live Chat with Luhnow
Astros General Manager has agreed to participate in a live chat with the Farmstros Village Sunday night at 9:15 pm(Minute Maid Park time).
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Rough end to 2011 Season Motivates Kyle Hallock for 2012
Kyle Hallock, the Farmstros pre-season Pitcher of the Year talks about his motivation for 2012.
Water Has Returned to Minute Maid Park
Here's hoping 2012 is the start of something cool and refreshing for baseball in Houston.
Come Toast Jim Crane with Farmstros on Saturday
If you are at Fan Fest around 10:15 on Saturday come join Farmstros in the Crawford Boxes.
Interview with Jim Callis
Jim Callis of Baseball America took some time to talk to the Farmstros Village today about the Astros' #1 pick possibilities and more. If you have 15 minutes, give it a listen.
Shuck is on the Road to Texas
Astros' outfielder took some time to talk to the Farmstros' Village while he travels from Ohio to Texas. He is heading south to take part in the Astros' CAREavan next month.
DeShields is #6
Astros 2010 1st Round Pick Delino DeShields is the #6 2B prospect in baseball according to MLB.com.
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