Tag Archives: Houston Astros
Astros ink Skeeters’ De Jong
It didn’t take Chase De Jong long to ink a new professional contract. Heck, it’s only been a couple weeks since we wrote about his pristine numbers with the Sugar Land Skeeters in the shortened version of their season. The …
Revs’ Nash puts it all together in MVP season
Telvin Nash has finally reached heights that players only dream about. 11 years into his professional baseball career and he’s the best he’s ever been. Nash is in the midst of his fifth season with the York Revolution, and when …
The ability to reset and refocus is key for Zac Grotz
There really is no conventional route to professional baseball and New York Mets minor league pitcher Zac Grotz in no exception. While most players never make it to the big leagues, there are always those players who defy the odds. …
After an outstanding start, New York Mets ink Grotz to minor league deal
Seven games and 32 innings was all it took before the New York Mets signed Zac Grotz to a minor league deal. When I said it would only be a matter of time before he got another shot, I didn’t realize …
Pro call only a matter of time for Zac Grotz
Former Houston Astros draft pick Zac Grotz is putting together a year any baseball person can be proud of After appearing in five games, including two starts for the Atlantic League’s York Revolution, the 25 year old hailing from San Mateo, …
More Staffing Changes Highlight The Toronto Blue Jays Off-Season
Cito Gaston, who was subject to controversy at the end of the 2009 season, will manage one more season and then begin a 4-year consulting agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays. “He had even talked about it a little bit …
MiLB Attendance Hits 20.5 Million
In June Minor League Baseball (MiLB) attracted more than 7 million fans to push its running yearly total over the 20 million mark. The current economic state has had an effect on all aspects of the sports world, but when …
Org Report – Pittsburgh Pirates
The following is a continuation of our Organizational Reports, filed by Devon Teeple. As with the prior report for the Toronto Blue Jays, this report delves into the Pittsburgh Pirates historically, financially, and from a facility perspective. — Maury Brown …
Org Report – San Diego Padres
The following is a continuation of our Organizational Reports, filed by Devon Teeple. As with the prior reports for the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, this report delves into the San Diego Padres historically, financially, and from a …