The Astros have worked hard at losing. Its been paying off. They've been stock piling draft choices and prospects for years. Taking full advantage of the latest CBA which grants the worst teams the ability to outspend their opponents for draft choices.
FARM SYSTEM STRENGTH BASED ON LEAGUE TOP 20 PROSPECT RANKINGS
1 Red Sox
2 Astros
3 Padres
4 Rangers
5(t) Cubs
5(t) Royals
7 Twins
8 Cardinals
9 D-backs
10 Braves
They aren't the Red Sox, but they are filthy with minor league talent. My Aspergers is not advanced enough to noodle out the rookie service time game but pretty soon the Astros are gonna start releasing the hounds. Personally, I can't wait to see their number 1 pick last June - Mark Appel, the Stanford starter. Prolly get called up mid year.
el Gigante de Mulegé
Saturday saw the long-delayed, long-awaited spring training debut of Astros prospect Japhet Amador. At a listed 6'4", 315 pounds, should "el Gigante de Mulegé" make the club, he could very well be the heaviest major leaguer ever.
Prince Fielder is just a pup 5'11'' 275-295lbs
The video of this 27yr old in Arizona Rookie League is pretty sad. But we will see. He's almost a lock to make the team.
DeadSpin Article
http://deadspin.com/the-astros-have-...amp-1540536714
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