Author Topic: GCL Astros - 2012 (Read 18209 times)

OregonStrosFan · « **on:** June 13, 2012, 11:47:13 am »

It's about that time... Season begins 6/18. Talk away!

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2012, 03:47:59 pm »

Astros over the Cards in the opener, 1-0. At this stage, it is seems to be mostly Latin signings, with Phillips and Javaris Reynolds the only players to play for the GCL club with Anglo last names. As a result, I don't know many other names, other than Yonathan Mejia and Darwin Rivera. Phillips went 1-5 with a steal and 3 Ks. I mentioned Correa in the Draftee thread, but he went 1-5 with a walk and steal. The pitchers did a good job, allowing only 6 singles and 3 walks for the game. Michael Feliz started the game, going 5 innings, allowing 2 hits and a walk versus 2 Ks.

Reuben · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2012, 04:14:48 pm »

That is going to be quite a dynamic duo of Correa and McCullers (at least for a little while).

I believe OF Teoscar Hernandez is on the roster, too; he had a nice year for the DSL Stros last year, and I know I saw him named to a top prospects list for the league, by BA I thought, but I can't find it now.

pots · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2012, 06:30:18 am »

Quote from: Reuben on June 18, 2012, 04:14:48 pm

That is going to be quite a dynamic duo of Correa and McCullers (at least for a little while).

I believe OF Teoscar Hernandez is on the roster, too; he had a nice year for the DSL Stros last year, and I know I saw him named to a top prospects list for the league, by BA I thought, but I can't find it now.

Phillips is there as well

Jacksonian · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2012, 12:03:42 pm »

Maybe an early pattern for preferred prospects in the GCL? It seems the preferred position player prospects are Phillips, Correa, Hernandez, Mejia, and Santana. They have two starts in a row. All the other positions have a different starter in the first 2 games.

moriartp · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2012, 12:08:56 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 19, 2012, 12:03:42 pm

Maybe an early pattern for preferred prospects in the GCL? It seems the preferred position player prospects are Phillips, Correa, Hernandez, Mejia, and Santana. They have two starts in a row. All the other positions have a different starter in the first 2 games.

Luhnow also mentioned being impressed with Hernandez when he went down to the DR earlier this year (either on Twitter or in a chat, can't remember).

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2012, 03:45:48 pm »

Correa went 1-4 in today's game, no biggie. Phillips drew a couple of walks and a couple of steals (3 on the season) out of the leadoff spot. In other game news, Lo and behold, Chia-Jen threw an inning and is 1 inning shy of his total from last season.

Reuben · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2012, 04:01:24 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on June 20, 2012, 03:45:48 pm

Correa went 1-4 in today's game, no biggie. Phillips drew a couple of walks and a couple of steals (3 on the season) out of the leadoff spot. In other game news, Lo and behold, Chia-Jen threw an inning and is 1 inning shy of his total from last season.

I STILL BELIEVE

Fynn · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2012, 04:21:49 am »

New player in the lineup yesterday-Austin Wates was 2 for 2. Should be back in Corpus soon.

tlott33 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2012, 02:43:45 pm »

Has anyone heard anything about when McCullers or Ruiz will be making their debuts?

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:17:43 pm »

Correa finally with a game worth writing home about: 2-5 with two doubles, a steal, and his first professional RBI. Congrats kid on the first of 1,700 RBI as a professional ballplayer! (All with the Astros organization, of course)

tlott33 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2012, 06:00:25 pm »

According to McCullers' twitter account, his debut will be next Friday.

"Everyone knew before I did! My projected start date is Next Friday, July 13th..Excited & can't wait to get my first #prostart under my belt!"

Here is the link to his twitter account.

https://twitter.com/#!/LMcCullers_23

hostros7 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:04:19 pm »

Quote from: tlott33 on July 03, 2012, 06:00:25 pm

According to McCullers' twitter account, his debut will be next Friday.

"Everyone knew before I did! My projected start date is Next Friday, July 13th..Excited & can't wait to get my first #prostart under my belt!"

Here is the link to his twitter account.

https://twitter.com/#!/LMcCullers_23

Apparently, he's also whipped

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2012, 01:53:46 pm »

Correa hasn't played since last Friday; has anyone heard why he's been out?

Duman · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2012, 04:03:15 pm »

Levine just tweeted that he has a minor groin strain and will be back soon.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2012, 04:13:18 pm »

Quote from: AppyAstros on July 11, 2012, 04:03:15 pm

Levine just tweeted that he has a minor groin strain and will be back soon.

Dadgum minors....

jbm · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2012, 04:23:38 pm »

Quote from: AppyAstros on July 11, 2012, 04:03:15 pm

Levine just tweeted that he has a minor groin strain and will be back soon.

Didn't realize groin strains were that debilitating to reporters.

MusicMan · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2012, 04:39:04 pm »

Quote from: jbm on July 11, 2012, 04:23:38 pm

Didn't realize groin strains were that debilitating to reporters.

He has an inflamed dangling pronoun.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2012, 05:17:58 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 11, 2012, 04:39:04 pm

He has an inflamed dangling pronoun.

Very well played, sir.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2012, 01:55:47 pm »

McCullers Jr. made his pro debut today, going 3.0 IP with 1 H, 0 BB, and 2 SO. Box

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2012, 03:21:16 pm »

Rio Ruiz to make his debut tomorrow, per Rio Ruiz.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 14, 2012, 01:38:57 pm »

Ruiz's day at the plate went like this: walk, single, ground out, walk, strike out. Not spectacular, but a solid way to start his career. The patience after missing so much time is a welcome sign.

moriartp · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:24:07 pm »

GCL Marlins just threw a combined perfecto against our boys. McCullers gave up 5H/2R in 2 innings, and the team had five errors on the day.

Reuben · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:29:55 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on July 19, 2012, 01:24:07 pm

GCL Marlins just threw a combined perfecto against our boys. McCullers gave up 5H/2R in 2 innings, and the team had five errors on the day.

Just curious, what source do you use? I still only see last night's game on the incredibly unhelpful GCL Astros official site.

jbm · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:33:26 pm »

http://www.milb.com/milb/scoreboard/

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #25 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:34:11 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 19, 2012, 01:29:55 pm

Just curious, what source do you use? I still only see last night's game on the incredibly unhelpful GCL Astros official site.

Used to be able to go to the Astros MiLB site and see all sorts of helpful stuff... but... hasn't been the case for the last month... The 'easiest' way I currently know to follow day-by-day Astros MiLB happenings it to go HERE and then click on the Astros emblem (will show games in action for the day, as well as box score links for current and completed games).

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #26 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:35:57 pm »

Quote from: jbm on July 19, 2012, 01:33:26 pm

http://www.milb.com/milb/scoreboard/

What the Heck, Bobby (Jayne) gave me an easier link a couple of weeks ago (noted in the Rueben response but also HERE - click on Astros emblem). Made my life easier anyway...

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:38:01 pm »

McCullers learned his lesson, per Twitter:

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Today was a great learning curve for me. I was a thrower, not a pitcher today. I will learn from it and be better next time out. #SIUEFA

moriartp · « **Reply #28 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:40:31 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 19, 2012, 01:35:57 pm

What the Heck, Bobby (Jayne) gave me an easier link a couple of weeks ago (noted in the Rueben response but also HERE - click on Astros emblem). Made my life easier anyway...

That is outstanding. You've made my day.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:12:35 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on July 19, 2012, 01:38:01 pm

McCullers learned his lesson, per Twitter:

Anybody know what #SIUEFA means?

roadrunner · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:49:02 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on July 19, 2012, 02:12:35 pm

Anybody know what #SIUEFA means?

If I recall correctly, he won't reveal until he makes his MLB debut.

Reuben · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:57:49 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on July 19, 2012, 02:12:35 pm

Anybody know what #SIUEFA means?

Suddenly I Understand Everything Fonzie Announced?

moriartp · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:04:22 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 19, 2012, 08:57:49 pm

Suddenly I Understand Everything Fonzie Announced?

#SIUEFAyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

VirtualBob · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2012, 05:57:41 am »

Quote from: Reuben on July 19, 2012, 08:57:49 pm

Suddenly I Understand Everything Fonzie Announced?

Suddenly I understand exhilarating free agency?

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:57:04 pm »

Correa went 2-5 today with a double. That gives him 15 hits on the season, 10 of which are doubles.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2012, 09:19:07 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on July 20, 2012, 07:57:04 pm

Correa went 2-5 today with a double. That gives him 15 hits on the season, 10 of which are doubles.

Rio Ruiz also had a good day at the plate, going 3-5 with a 3B and 2R. BOX SCORE

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2012, 12:16:47 pm »

@jluhnow
Carlos Correa with his first pro bomb. Estimated 420 feet to left center. Just talked to one of our scouts who was there. Nice.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:16:19 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on July 24, 2012, 12:16:47 pm

@jluhnow
Carlos Correa with his first pro bomb. Estimated 420 feet to left center. Just talked to one of our scouts who was there. Nice.

4-6 with a walk on the day (doubleheader). Over the last 4 games, he has 7 hits. Small sample size, but hopefully, he's starting to put it together.

roadrunner · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:24:24 pm »

Isn't this one of those leagues were stats don't mean anything (even moreso than every other level)?

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:28:14 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on July 24, 2012, 06:24:24 pm

Isn't this one of those leagues were stats don't mean anything (even moreso than every other level)?

It is and I'm not going to predict his future based on 200 AB as a 17-year old (Mitch Einertson). But, if him hitting better is a result of making adjustments; whether to the league or coaching, that is a good thing.

roadrunner · « **Reply #40 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:32:59 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on July 24, 2012, 06:28:14 pm

It is and I'm not going to predict his future based on 200 AB as a 17-year old (Mitch Einertson). But, if him hitting better is a result of making adjustments; whether to the league or coaching, that is a good thing.

Einerston!! That's who I was thinking of a few weeks ago. He was the 3b who hit a bunch of homers or something, right?

moriartp · « **Reply #41 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:39:44 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on July 24, 2012, 06:32:59 pm

Einerston!! That's who I was thinking of a few weeks ago. He was the 3b who hit a bunch of homers or something, right?

Outfielder, but yes—he hit 25 bombs in '04 at the age of 18.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 25, 2012, 12:21:01 pm »

#2 for Correa.

Duman · « **Reply #43 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:40:12 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on July 24, 2012, 06:24:24 pm

Isn't this one of those leagues were stats don't mean anything (even moreso than every other level)?

Got to talk to a Twins scout the other day during a rain delay. He was adamant that they shouldn't even keep stats in the complex leagues (GCL & AZL). Said stats are meaningless because it is like playing scrimmages instead of games. Same teams, no fans, practice before the game...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #44 on:** July 25, 2012, 04:37:34 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on July 25, 2012, 12:21:01 pm

#2 for Correa.

Carlos Correa Homers For Second Straight Day (Badler at BAs Prospect Blog)

Correa, 17, is now hitting .222/.267/.384 in 104 plate appearances after getting a hit in his fifth straight game, a stretch that includes four multi-hit games. A slow month in the GCL is nothing to be alarmed about with Correa, but it's an encouraging sign to see him starting to get on track.

juliogotay · « **Reply #45 on:** July 25, 2012, 05:45:14 pm »

Interesting that Buxton is off to a slow start, too.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #46 on:** July 25, 2012, 06:38:19 pm »

Early signing is great. Correa gets a full summer of pro ball.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #47 on:** July 30, 2012, 01:12:44 pm »

Jio in the lineup today. 0/1, BB, R. Correa subbed in for him.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2012, 03:14:02 pm »

McCullers looks strong in his final GCL start: 3 IP 3 H 0 R 1 BB 5 K. Next stop, Greeneville (looking your way, Appy).

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Nelson said McCullers would make one more start in the Gulf Coast League before being moved to rookie league Greeneville.

"That will give him a chance to pitch at night," he said. "We slated it out, and if he does that, it would be three or four starts. If that club makes the playoffs, he will have a chance to get in there and get another start or two. That would be a pretty good summer for him."

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120730&content_id=35813478&notebook_id=35813480&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou

roadrunner · « **Reply #49 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:29:09 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on July 31, 2012, 03:14:02 pm

McCullers looks strong in his final GCL start: 3 IP 3 H 0 R 1 BB 5 K. Next stop, Greeneville (looking your way, Appy).

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120730&content_id=35813478&notebook_id=35813480&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou

Excellent. Lexington should be pretty fun next year with Correa, McCullers, Ruiz, and Ovando there (I'm guessing).

moriartp · « **Reply #50 on:** July 31, 2012, 09:14:52 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on July 31, 2012, 08:29:09 pm

Excellent. Lexington should be pretty fun next year with Correa, McCullers, Ruiz, and Ovando there (I'm guessing).

Probably Houser and Velasquez, too.

Duman · « **Reply #51 on:** August 01, 2012, 08:37:55 am »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on July 31, 2012, 03:14:02 pm

McCullers looks strong in his final GCL start: 3 IP 3 H 0 R 1 BB 5 K. Next stop, Greeneville (looking your way, Appy).

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120730&content_id=35813478&notebook_id=35813480&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou

Looks like his first start might be on Sunday - I will try to make it to that game - I am already going on Fri & Sat 0- So I am not sure I can make it 3 in a row.

NeilT · « **Reply #52 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:11:57 am »

Quote from: AppyAstros on August 01, 2012, 08:37:55 am

Looks like his first start might be on Sunday - I will try to make it to that game - I am already going on Fri & Sat 0- So I am not sure I can make it 3 in a row.

Slacker.