Notes from the chat w/ Kary Booher:
Bogusevic would have made the lower part of the list if had he had enough ABs. Said that the transition was impressive. Booher said his athleticism and his eye at at the plate were two things that really stood out. Wants to see how he'll do once he gets into "outfield shape."
Norris got some consideration but the injuries kept him from making the list. Booher liked his stuff and said she sees him continuing to move up.
Drew Sutton's performance was great and he was "on the list of guys to consider," but his age kept him off the list.
Booher said Einertson is still an Astros Top 30 guy after this year. Said the performance was alright but needs to work on the strikeouts.
As for Johnson, here's Booher's take: "As for Johnson, I can see him, given the Astros' current climate, reaching the big leagues as a regular and being given a chance to stick. Defensively, while he might have a thick lower half, he has a strong arm, and it was probably the strongest of any Texas League infielder this year. Hitting-wise, he had to overcome a slow start, so that makes his offensive numbers all the more impressive when you comb through the splits. I had one observer tell me that Drew Sutton preferred hitting in front of him rather than after, a very nice compliment from an older and very good player."
My quick take: Booher seemed more bullish than most regarding the CC crop this year, at least those mentioned. I'll be very interested to see how Sutton, Johnson, Bogusevic, and Norris do in the AFL this year.
