The Cubs have scored 35 runs against the Astros in 4 days. That’s enough talk about that. Let’s look at something more encouraging.
Since my July 7 post, there have been 3 promotions (Wikoff, Martinez and Migl) and statistics have changed quite a bit. Brandon Wikoff has really [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Jiovanni Mier’
29 Jul
Astros Relief Core Comes Through in 11-6 Win
When your star pitcher goes out of the game with an injury in the second inning the day after an extra inning game, you figure that you are doomed. That’s how I felt when Oswalt left the game with a lower back strain. I figured there was no way [...]
27 Jun
Mier Officially Introduced as an Astros
The official press conference was yesterday and Jiovanni Mier and now an official member of the Astros. With a $1.358 million signing bonus, Mier heads to Greeneville to begin his minor league career.“The fact that he signed so soon gets him into the [...]
26 Jun
Astros Sign Jiovanni Mier
Good news! The Astros have signed their first draft pick, shortstop Jiovanni Mier. The deal is reportedly worth $1.358 million and will be complete when he takes a physical. It is expected to be announced by the Astros on Friday, but the team website already has it listed as a roster transaction. (Which I find [...]
25 Jun
Double Whammy in Texas
I went out with some friends to Third Base to watch the LSU vs. Texas game last night. My beloved Longhorns lost 11-4, but LSU fought a good fight and it was a good series overall. I am looking forward to seeing the Horns play next year as most of the team is returning. I [...]
23 Jun
Astros See No Mercy at Home
The astros return home from a 9-game road trip today having gone 5-and-4 against some quality teams. While it wasn’t a huge success, Houston appears to be performing better this year in inter league play than they have in the past few years.
I was especially happy going 2-and-1 against the Twins who I feel are [...]
10 Jun
Astros Take High School Shortstop at No. 21
For their first pick in the 2009 Draft, the Astros have selected Jiovanni Mier, a shortstop from Bonita High School in La Verne, CA. The MLB scouting report on Mier is:
“Mier looks like a young Nomar Garciaparra on the field. He’s a free swinger that should generate a little pop as he matures. Defensively, he’s [...]
