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DAT: Official 2015 Spring Training Thread
Posted on 2/17/15 at 9:57 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 9:57 am
Get fired up Astros Fans...Pitchers & Catchers report Thursday.
This will be your spring training thread.
Houston Astros Active Roster
# Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
58 Jake Buchanan R-R 6'0" 235 Sep 24, 1989
66 Kevin Chapman L-L 6'3" 225 Feb 19, 1988
62 Luis Cruz L-L 5'9" 200 Sep 10, 1990
44 Samuel Deduno R-R 6'3" 190 Jul 2, 1983
46 Scott Feldman L-R 6'7" 230 Feb 7, 1983
Michael Feliz R-R 6'4" 210 Jun 28, 1993
35 Josh Fields R-R 6'0" 190 Aug 19, 1985
Luke Gregerson L-R 6'3" 200 May 14, 1984
Will Harris R-R 6'4" 225 Aug 28, 1984
60 Dallas Keuchel L-L 6'3" 210 Jan 1, 1988
31 Collin McHugh R-R 6'2" 195 Jun 19, 1987
Pat Neshek S-R 6'3" 210 Sep 4, 1980
39 Brett Oberholtzer L-L 6'1" 225 Jul 1, 1989
41 Brad Peacock R-R 6'1" 210 Feb 2, 1988
50 Chad Qualls R-R 6'4" 240 Aug 17, 1978
29 Tony Sipp L-L 6'0" 190 Jul 12, 1983
47 Dan Straily R-R 6'2" 215 Dec 1, 1988
Vincent Velasquez S-R 6'3" 203 Jun 7, 1992
43 Alex White R-R 6'3" 220 Aug 29, 1988
59 Asher Wojciechowski R-R 6'4" 240 Dec 21, 1988
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
15 Jason Castro L-R 6'3" 215 Jun 18, 1987
16 Hank Conger S-R 6'2" 220 Jan 29, 1988
Evan Gattis R-R 6'4" 260 Aug 18, 1986
12 Max Stassi R-R 5'10" 200 Mar 15, 1991
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
27 Jose Altuve R-R 5'6" 175 May 6, 1990
30 Matt Dominguez R-R 6'1" 215 Aug 28, 1989
9 Marwin Gonzalez S-R 6'1" 205 Mar 14, 1989
8 Jed Lowrie S-R 6'0" 190 Apr 17, 1984
21 Jon Singleton L-L 6'2" 255 Sep 18, 1991
Ronald Torreyes R-R 5'10" 150 Sep 2, 1992
18 Luis Valbuena L-R 5'10" 200 Nov 30, 1985
2 Jonathan Villar S-R 6'1" 205 May 2, 1991
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
19 Robbie Grossman S-L 6'0" 195 Sep 16, 1989
0 L.J. Hoes R-R 6'0" 200 Mar 5, 1990
6 Jake Marisnick R-R 6'4" 225 Mar 30, 1991
8 Alex Presley L-L 5'10" 190 Jul 25, 1985
28 Colby Rasmus L-L 6'2" 195 Aug 11, 1986
13 Domingo Santana R-R 6'5" 225 Aug 5, 1992
4 George Springer R-R 6'3" 205 Sep 19, 1989
# Designated Hitter B/T Ht Wt DOB
23 Chris Carter R-R 6'4" 250 Dec 18, 1986
Non Roster Invitees
# Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
Mark Appel R-R 6'5" 225 Jul 15, 1991
38 Darin Downs R-L 6'3" 210 Dec 26, 1984
Roberto Hernandez R-R 6'4" 230 Aug 30, 1980
James Hoyt R-R 6'5" 220 Sep 30, 1986
Jordan Jankowski R-R 6'1" 210 May 17, 1989
Brady Rodgers R-R 6'2" 190 Sep 17, 1990
Jason Stoffel R-R 6'1" 235 Sep 15, 1988
Joe Thatcher L-L 6'2" 230 Oct 4, 1981
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
Luis Flores R-R 5'10" 195 Nov 2, 1986
Tyler Heineman S-R 5'11" 195 Jun 19, 1991
Roberto Pena R-R 6'0" 217 Jun 8, 1992
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Carlos Correa R-R 6'4" 205 Sep 22, 1994
Matt Duffy R-R 6'3" 230 Feb 6, 1989
Nolan Fontana L-R 5'11" 190 Jun 6, 1991
Dan Johnson L-R 6'2" 210 Aug 10, 1979
Colin Moran L-R 6'4" 215 Oct 1, 1992
3 Gregorio Petit R-R 5'10" 195 Dec 10, 1984
Joe Sclafani S-R 5'11" 190 Apr 22, 1990
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Andrew Aplin L-L 6'0" 205 Mar 21, 1991
Preston Tucker L-L. 6'0" 215. Jul 6, 1990
This will be your spring training thread.
Houston Astros Active Roster
# Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
58 Jake Buchanan R-R 6'0" 235 Sep 24, 1989
66 Kevin Chapman L-L 6'3" 225 Feb 19, 1988
62 Luis Cruz L-L 5'9" 200 Sep 10, 1990
44 Samuel Deduno R-R 6'3" 190 Jul 2, 1983
46 Scott Feldman L-R 6'7" 230 Feb 7, 1983
Michael Feliz R-R 6'4" 210 Jun 28, 1993
35 Josh Fields R-R 6'0" 190 Aug 19, 1985
Luke Gregerson L-R 6'3" 200 May 14, 1984
Will Harris R-R 6'4" 225 Aug 28, 1984
60 Dallas Keuchel L-L 6'3" 210 Jan 1, 1988
31 Collin McHugh R-R 6'2" 195 Jun 19, 1987
Pat Neshek S-R 6'3" 210 Sep 4, 1980
39 Brett Oberholtzer L-L 6'1" 225 Jul 1, 1989
41 Brad Peacock R-R 6'1" 210 Feb 2, 1988
50 Chad Qualls R-R 6'4" 240 Aug 17, 1978
29 Tony Sipp L-L 6'0" 190 Jul 12, 1983
47 Dan Straily R-R 6'2" 215 Dec 1, 1988
Vincent Velasquez S-R 6'3" 203 Jun 7, 1992
43 Alex White R-R 6'3" 220 Aug 29, 1988
59 Asher Wojciechowski R-R 6'4" 240 Dec 21, 1988
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
15 Jason Castro L-R 6'3" 215 Jun 18, 1987
16 Hank Conger S-R 6'2" 220 Jan 29, 1988
Evan Gattis R-R 6'4" 260 Aug 18, 1986
12 Max Stassi R-R 5'10" 200 Mar 15, 1991
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
27 Jose Altuve R-R 5'6" 175 May 6, 1990
30 Matt Dominguez R-R 6'1" 215 Aug 28, 1989
9 Marwin Gonzalez S-R 6'1" 205 Mar 14, 1989
8 Jed Lowrie S-R 6'0" 190 Apr 17, 1984
21 Jon Singleton L-L 6'2" 255 Sep 18, 1991
Ronald Torreyes R-R 5'10" 150 Sep 2, 1992
18 Luis Valbuena L-R 5'10" 200 Nov 30, 1985
2 Jonathan Villar S-R 6'1" 205 May 2, 1991
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
19 Robbie Grossman S-L 6'0" 195 Sep 16, 1989
0 L.J. Hoes R-R 6'0" 200 Mar 5, 1990
6 Jake Marisnick R-R 6'4" 225 Mar 30, 1991
8 Alex Presley L-L 5'10" 190 Jul 25, 1985
28 Colby Rasmus L-L 6'2" 195 Aug 11, 1986
13 Domingo Santana R-R 6'5" 225 Aug 5, 1992
4 George Springer R-R 6'3" 205 Sep 19, 1989
# Designated Hitter B/T Ht Wt DOB
23 Chris Carter R-R 6'4" 250 Dec 18, 1986
Non Roster Invitees
# Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
Mark Appel R-R 6'5" 225 Jul 15, 1991
38 Darin Downs R-L 6'3" 210 Dec 26, 1984
Roberto Hernandez R-R 6'4" 230 Aug 30, 1980
James Hoyt R-R 6'5" 220 Sep 30, 1986
Jordan Jankowski R-R 6'1" 210 May 17, 1989
Brady Rodgers R-R 6'2" 190 Sep 17, 1990
Jason Stoffel R-R 6'1" 235 Sep 15, 1988
Joe Thatcher L-L 6'2" 230 Oct 4, 1981
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
Luis Flores R-R 5'10" 195 Nov 2, 1986
Tyler Heineman S-R 5'11" 195 Jun 19, 1991
Roberto Pena R-R 6'0" 217 Jun 8, 1992
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Carlos Correa R-R 6'4" 205 Sep 22, 1994
Matt Duffy R-R 6'3" 230 Feb 6, 1989
Nolan Fontana L-R 5'11" 190 Jun 6, 1991
Dan Johnson L-R 6'2" 210 Aug 10, 1979
Colin Moran L-R 6'4" 215 Oct 1, 1992
3 Gregorio Petit R-R 5'10" 195 Dec 10, 1984
Joe Sclafani S-R 5'11" 190 Apr 22, 1990
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Andrew Aplin L-L 6'0" 205 Mar 21, 1991
Preston Tucker L-L. 6'0" 215. Jul 6, 1990
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 10:00 am
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Posted on 2/17/15 at 9:58 am to TXGunslinger10
Will bump after we win the World Series in October
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:03 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
will watch rivalries burn down when that happens
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:06 am to WestCoastAg
Tickfaw will be turning tricks in that abandoned warehouse on Crawford Street since he got out the ticket scalping game at the worst time possible
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:18 am to TXGunslinger10
IN 
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:24 am to JLock
Was in downtown Houston last week. The Juice Box looks ready to roll.
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 10:29 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:28 am to Lsuhoohoo
I'm going to be checking it out in person next weekend for the college classic
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:29 am to Lsuhoohoo
Looks like Castro is poised for a huge year. his poster on the outside of the stadium is enormous. 
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:30 am to TXGunslinger10
I'm pumped.
I'm mostly interested in seeing how Colin Moran and Mark Appel look this spring.
Trading off Rio means they are thinking (or hoping) Moran is the 3rd baseman of the future. Hopefully he is close enough to be a mid season call-up and be the solid OBP guy with limited K's that we need in this lineup.
And then Mark Appel for obvious reasons. When he was drafted, we were hoping he was advanced enough to break the 2015 spring training with a rotation spot. With all the crap he dealt with in the minors between injuries/surgeries and just flat out sucking, many are still projecting him to be called up later this season. If that happens, all of that BS he went through would have only delayed him a few months.
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 10:32 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:36 am to TTownTiger
quote:
I'm mostly interested in seeing how Colin Moran and Mark Appel look this spring.
I'm guessing theres no chance Moran makes the club out of ST. I'm unsure if he's projected to go to AA or AAA but if he does well in the minors, I could see trading Valbuena and calling him up. If Appel can get off to a good start, I could see calling him up for the #5 spot. Much to Jarred Cosart's chagrin.
ETA: I'm supporting Appel, I hope he works out. But damn it would have been nice to have Kris Bryant breaking the glass over the Crawford Boxes.
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 10:38 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:38 am to Lsuhoohoo
I think Moran will spend most of the year in AAA if not all of it. Appel has a great chance to make it to Houston before the all star break if he continues to improve.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:45 am to Tiger Ryno
Best chance for midseason callups in no particular order
1. The pitchers in the running for spots that don't win the job (Alex white, Wojo, Deduno, etc.)
2. Peacock (when he gets off the DL)
3. Domingo/Hoes/Grossman
4. Torreyes
5. Appel
6. Moran
7. Stassi
ETA: and that's barring a monster season from a guy like Aplin, Tucker or Duffy
1. The pitchers in the running for spots that don't win the job (Alex white, Wojo, Deduno, etc.)
2. Peacock (when he gets off the DL)
3. Domingo/Hoes/Grossman
4. Torreyes
5. Appel
6. Moran
7. Stassi
ETA: and that's barring a monster season from a guy like Aplin, Tucker or Duffy
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 10:51 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:46 am to Lsuhoohoo
Thinking about Bryant at 3B for us with this lineup is terrifying as far as righthanded power, who knows how it would have shaken out though and what deals we might have done differently
I've said it before, I don't think Appel is going to be a front line ace, but I think he could be a solid mid rotation guy
I've said it before, I don't think Appel is going to be a front line ace, but I think he could be a solid mid rotation guy
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:50 am to TXGunslinger10
quote:
Get fired up Astros Fans...Pitchers & Catchers report Thursday.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:51 am to Lsuhoohoo
quote:
I'm guessing theres no chance Moran makes the club out of ST
Agreed. I think the plan is to start him off this season at AAA.
quote:
If Appel can get off to a good start, I could see calling him up for the #5 spot
That's what I am hoping. Ever since his promotion last season, Appel has pitched pretty well. He may not be the ace we were hoping for when he was selected but, even if he turns out to be a solid #2 or #3, that will still be an very valuable asset.
Imagine if he gets called up this season and pitches equivalent to a solid #3 starter (reasonable expectation - maybe even too low). Then the Astros sign an ace next offseason and enter next season with a rotation of a true #1, Dallas, Jabroni, Appel, Feldman. That rotation, combined with what we expect to be a very good bullpen starting this season, would have us right on the timeline of "the plan" to have us competing for playoffs by next season.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:52 am to TTownTiger
Jordan Zimmerman next year, yes please
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:55 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
Anyone brave enough to go out on a limb and predict playoffs this season? 
I am just hoping the Stros finish near .500 this season, give or take a few games.
I am just hoping the Stros finish near .500 this season, give or take a few games.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:56 am to TTownTiger
I'll be ecstatic if we can go 82-80
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:57 am to TXGunslinger10
quote:
I'll be ecstatic if we can go 82-80
Absolutely
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:58 am to TXGunslinger10
For sure. I'll go with 76-86 as my prediction though.
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