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Title: Minor Notes
Post by: OregonStrosFan on July 14, 2009, 06:32:39 am

Catching up on (http://www.spikesnstars.com/2009/07/14/minor-notes/): Castro and the Futures Game; Baseball America on Lyles, Seaton and Mier; Jay Austin's power surge; and other notables...

Title: Re: Minor Notes
Post by: roadrunner on July 14, 2009, 08:18:58 am

Good stuff.  You guys really go above and beyond with the minor league coverage.  I love it.  Thank you.

Title: Re: Minor Notes
Post by: jbm on July 14, 2009, 08:25:28 am

Thanks for the info.

Nice to see them happy with Austin's progress.  It's early, but it's easy to remain very postive with so many of last year's picks.

The Lyles-Seaton debate is great to hear about.  I just hope they both stay healthy and progress so the debate can continue for years.  One attribute Callis failed to mention is that Seaton (from the few games I saw) has better command of a his fastball, which moves well and he keeps down in the zone.  That could be a solid foundation to build upon.  

Title: Re: Minor Notes
Post by: Duman on July 14, 2009, 10:14:17 am

Quote from: jbm on July 14, 2009, 08:25:28 am

Thanks for the info.

Nice to see them happy with Austin's progress.  It's early, but it's easy to remain very postive with so many of last year's picks.

The Lyles-Seaton debate is great to hear about.  I just hope they both stay healthy and progress so the debate can continue for years.  One attribute Callis failed to mention is that Seaton (from the few games I saw) has better command of a his fastball, which moves well and he keeps down in the zone.  That could be a solid foundation to build upon.  

One other factor to consider in the debate is expectation:

Seaton was seen as a top round pick who slid because of signability.  Therefore expectations were higher on him from the get go.

Lyles was seen as stretch and he has already exceeded expectations. 

Title: Re: Minor Notes
Post by: domedogs on July 14, 2009, 10:32:55 am

I just want to claim that question to Callis which prompted his debate on this.  I am a Baseball America subscriber and use every opportunity to get them to discuss Astros prospects. 

I am just glad he took the time to use my question.... and give us something to chew on over here.

Title: Re: Minor Notes
Post by: Duder on July 14, 2009, 10:38:02 am

Thanks for all of the info.  I appreciate it.

Title: Re: Minor Notes
Post by: OregonStrosFan on July 14, 2009, 02:27:02 pm

Quote from: domedogs on July 14, 2009, 10:32:55 am

I just want to claim that question to Callis which prompted his debate on this.  I am a Baseball America subscriber and use every opportunity to get them to discuss Astros prospects. 

I am just glad he took the time to use my question.... and give us something to chew on over here.

I figured it was someone here...  Good job!

Title: Re: Minor Notes
Post by: Leeaire on July 14, 2009, 08:28:36 pm

Great job guys, once again, Austin has had another multi-hit game and his average has climbed significantly since the start of the season.