Houston Astros Top Ten Prospects 2010

1) Jordan Lyles-SP
I really like him a lot. I might take some flack for rating him as their number 1- but I really think he could eventually replace Roy Oswalt as their number 1.
2) Jiovanni Mier-SS
Real young and real talented for his age. Similar to SS prospect Starlin Castro in terms of talent, but isn’t [...]

2010 MLB Off-Season Review: NL Central

Chicago Cubs
Key losses- Rich Harden, Milton Bradley, Kevin Gregg, Aaron Miles, Aaron Heilman. Jake Fox
Key additions- Carlos Silva, Marlon Byrd, John Grabow (re-signed)
Off-season grade- C
Justification- Considering the circumstances I think the Cubs have come out okay this off-season. Getting Silva for Bradley hurts, but getting $9 million from Seattle and getting Marlon Byrd to a [...]

So Long Big Unit

After 22 seasons in the major leagues, Randy Johnson retired on Tuesday. Johnson will go down as one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He has accomplished everything a player can accomplish during his career.
He won the Cy Young award 5 times, owns a World Series ring, a World [...]

Player Prediction: Wandy Rodriguez

When you think of the starting pitching in Houston, the name that comes to mind is almost assuredly Roy Oswalt. Yet for the 2010 season and beyond, Wandy Rodriguez looks like the player to keep your eye on.
This 30-year-old lefty has been with the Astros his entire five year career in the Major Leagues. He [...]