Congrats, Astros Prospectors

Jaypers · Aug 29, 2011

You have now officially locked up the #1 pick next year.

Who are you hoping to get your hands on, at this point?

FYI - here's how the rest of the bottom of the pack stands, as of now.

Team -- Winning %

Orioles - .405
Royals - .410
Twins - .421
Mariners - .424
Padres - .448
Marlins - .450
A's - .451

excel_B · Aug 29, 2011

Wouldn't mind getting another HS player:

Goldsoundz · Aug 29, 2011

I could be wrong, but they haven't officially wrapped up the 1st pick yet. They are just the 1st team to be eliminated from the playoffs. The Astros could win the rest of their games and if the Orioles, or a lot of other teams, lose the rest of their games, the 'Stros wouldn't have the first pick.

Jaypers · Aug 29, 2011

Goldsoundz said:
I could be wrong, but they haven't officially wrapped up the 1st pick yet. They are just the 1st team to be eliminated from the playoffs. The Astros could win the rest of their games and if the Orioles, or a lot of other teams, lose the rest of their games, the 'Stros wouldn't have the first pick.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/8217 ... ghts-for-2

Goldsoundz · Aug 29, 2011

The article says the Astros are "staring the pick in the face." It also says they have a "ten game lead with 30 games left." They will more than likely have the first pick. But it's not set in stone yet.

braden · Aug 29, 2011

The Astros are 44-90. They have 28 games remaining. They could finish 72-90. Any team with fewer than 72 wins right now could still theoretically finish behind the Astros.

They have not locked up 30th overall.

Jaypers · Aug 29, 2011

t3dudek · Aug 29, 2011

I love how his source was thebleacherreport.com

any one can write on that website doesnt make it true.

Anthony K. · Aug 29, 2011

People sure have been piling on Jaypers a lot lately.

There may be a few hypotheticals to his post, but in all likelihood, does anyone think the Astros will REALLY win 10 or more games than ANY team in the league the rest of the season?

They are damn near fielding a AAA team right now.

As for who they should take at #1....I have no clue who any of the top available guys are right now. Would be nice to pick up an impact power bat (that can play at 1st or 3rd) or a dominant starting pitcher (a la Bauer).

Jaypers · Aug 29, 2011

t3dudek said:
I love how his source was thebleacherreport.com

any one can write on that website doesnt make it true.

Oh, for Chrissakes. ::facepalm::

I was Googling articles about next year's draft, happened upon that website and thought the Astros' fans here might be happy to read about it, in an otherwise dreary season.

I had no reason to think it wasn't true, and you have to admit the headline was misleading.

tm decomposer · Aug 29, 2011

Bleacher report

nbailey · Aug 29, 2011

Jaypers said:
Who are you hoping to get your hands on, at this point?

First, Ed Wade is going to have to call the Phillies and ask them which player they eventually will want.

Personally, I think the Astros need a college arm here (Mark Appel) but they could go high school pitcher (Lance McCullers). Our last several top picks have been bats (Jason Castro, Delino DeShields, and George Springer), the system needs pitching desperately.

ASTROBURN · Aug 29, 2011

nbailey said:
First, Ed Wade is going to have to call the Phillies and ask them which player they eventually will want.

Exactly. Doesnt matter who we'll get. They wont be in an Astros uniform for longer than 2 seasons tops.

Codasco07 · Aug 29, 2011

Jaypers said:
t3dudek said:

I love how his source was thebleacherreport.com

any one can write on that website doesnt make it true.

Click to expand...

Oh, for Chrissakes. ::facepalm::

I was Googling articles about next year's draft, happened upon that website and thought the Astros' fans here might be happy to read about it, in an otherwise dreary season.

I had no reason to think it wasn't true, and you have to admit the headline was misleading.

Bleacher Report is a SEO: Avoid its articles like the plague.

Wes · Aug 29, 2011

Jaypers said:
t3dudek said:

I love how his source was thebleacherreport.com

any one can write on that website doesnt make it true.

Click to expand...

Oh, for Chrissakes. ::facepalm::

I was Googling articles about next year's draft, happened upon that website and thought the Astros' fans here might be happy to read about it, in an otherwise dreary season.

I had no reason to think it wasn't true, and you have to admit the headline was misleading.

Without piling on, it should be repeated that The Bleacher Report is not a reliable source of information. It's essentially a collection of blogs with limited, if any, editing or oversight.

Weimer · Aug 29, 2011

Wes said:
Jaypers said:

t3dudek said:

I love how his source was thebleacherreport.com

any one can write on that website doesnt make it true.

Click to expand...

Oh, for Chrissakes. ::facepalm::

I was Googling articles about next year's draft, happened upon that website and thought the Astros' fans here might be happy to read about it, in an otherwise dreary season.

I had no reason to think it wasn't true, and you have to admit the headline was misleading.

Click to expand...

Without piling on, it should be repeated that The Bleacher Report is not a reliable source of information. It's essentially a collection of blogs with limited, if any, editing or oversight.

I like how you start your post with "without piling on" then proceed to say the exact same thing several other people already said in this thread. Which would be the exact definition of piling on in regards to this context. Nice job though.

Wes · Aug 29, 2011

Weimer said:
Wes said:

Jaypers said:

t3dudek said:

I love how his source was thebleacherreport.com

any one can write on that website doesnt make it true.

Click to expand...

Oh, for Chrissakes. ::facepalm::

I was Googling articles about next year's draft, happened upon that website and thought the Astros' fans here might be happy to read about it, in an otherwise dreary season.

I had no reason to think it wasn't true, and you have to admit the headline was misleading.

Click to expand...

Without piling on, it should be repeated that The Bleacher Report is not a reliable source of information. It's essentially a collection of blogs with limited, if any, editing or oversight.

Click to expand...

I like how you start your post with "without piling on" then proceed to say the exact same thing several other people already said in this thread. Which would be the exact definition of piling on in regards to this context. Nice job though.

I SAID NO OFFENSE SO YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE OFFENSE!

Seriously though, I think it's fair to say "without piling on," if you include no criticism of the original topic or post.

MacK · Aug 29, 2011

Why Astros prospectors? Why not just Astros fans? lol

Weimer · Aug 29, 2011

Wes said:
Weimer said:

Wes said:

Jaypers said:

t3dudek said:

I love how his source was thebleacherreport.com

any one can write on that website doesnt make it true.

Click to expand...

Oh, for Chrissakes. ::facepalm::

I was Googling articles about next year's draft, happened upon that website and thought the Astros' fans here might be happy to read about it, in an otherwise dreary season.

I had no reason to think it wasn't true, and you have to admit the headline was misleading.

Click to expand...

Without piling on, it should be repeated that The Bleacher Report is not a reliable source of information. It's essentially a collection of blogs with limited, if any, editing or oversight.

Click to expand...

I like how you start your post with "without piling on" then proceed to say the exact same thing several other people already said in this thread. Which would be the exact definition of piling on in regards to this context. Nice job though.

Click to expand...

I SAID NO OFFENSE SO YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE OFFENSE!

Seriously though, I think it's fair to say "without piling on," if you include no criticism of the original topic or post.

Yes, I suppose it depends on your definition of "piling on." I just felt like giving you **** because I can. :twisted:

bigpapiMA32 · Aug 29, 2011

OK, so the Astros aren't guaranteed the first pick. But let's face it, they are going to have it.

I wonder how much money will come into play, and if they'll be willing to shell out a ton for a HS guy.

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