MILB.com has given their recap of the Astros’ minor league system after the season. They highlight the promise of the recent draft class calling Jason Castro

Castro represents one of the best Draft picks Houston has made in years. He was a no-brainer when the Astros expended the 10th overall pick on him, and will provide the club with a legitimate star quality catcher for the better part of the next decade.

They named Drew Sutton the player of the year and Polin Trinidad the pitcher of the year.  Be sure to check out the photo gallery of Astro’s prospects on the page. (more…)

Here is the weekly update from the Caribbean leagues. We hope to know the rosters of the Puerto Rico teams by next week to see if any Astros farm hands land there.

VENEZUELA
Leones del Caracas
Jose Lopez, C – has not played
Cesar Quintero, OF – is hitting .300 through is first 7 games. Has 6 runs already. Also has 7 K’s in 20 AB.

Caribes del Anzotegul
Josh Miller, RHP – had his second start of the season this week. He scattered 3 hits over 4 innings allowing no runs, or walks. He dropped his ERA to 2.19.
Paul Estrada, RHP – has not played
Fernando Nieve, RHP – has not played
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AFL
Drew Sutton continues to rake. He is leading the league with his average (.529), runs scored (17), total bases (T-36), walks (13), On Base Percentage (.633) and On Base Plus Slugging (1.691). Sutton has made 5 errors in the field.

Brian Bogusevic is healthy and playing well. He has now played in 6 games (13 AB) and is hitting .385. He has no extra base hits but has only struck out once. He has played no error baseball in the field. He also made an appearance in the AFL showcase game as the DH. He went 1 for 4. (more…)

Here is your Monday update from the first week of games in the DWL & VWL.

VENEZUELA
Leones del Caracas
Jose Lopez, C – has not played
Cesar Quintero, OF – has not played

Caribes del Anzotegul
Josh Miller, RHP – has had one outing as a reliever (1 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 hits, 1 BB) and one as a starter (7 IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K).
Paul Estrada, RHP – has not played
Fernando Nieve, RHP – has not played (more…)