It is playoff time in the tropics. The Dominican League’s playoffs have already started and the other two are close behind. Let’s check on the progress of those with Astros connections.

Puerto Rico

Gigantes de Carolina

Tyler Lumsden, LHP – Had two good outings before Christmas. Combined 3 1/3 innings with no runs, 2 hits, 2 walks & 2 Ks. Season ERA is sitting at 7.27 through 17 1/3 IP.

Lobos de Arecibo

Edwin Maysonet, SS – Appeared in two games since the last update. Season average down to .295 in 61 AB. Has made 3 errors.
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“I tell people that buying a major league team is like buying the Mona Lisa,” McLane said.

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12/10 Ortiz
Roy Oswalt has been watching the Astros’ moves this winter. He even discussed the team’s budget concerns with general manager Ed Wade and owner Drayton McLane, which is why he’s willing to restructure his contract …

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J. R. has made an appearance in the Dominican Winter League. He is on Aguilas Cibaenas. So far he is 0 for 6 with an RBI and a run scored. We will add him to our list of players to watch in the Caribbean.

Here is the latest from warmer climates.   We are still waiting to see J. R. Towles show up on a roster in the DWL. I have stopped tracking the Minor League Free Agents, so the list is shorter this time.

Puerto Rico

Gigantes de Carolina

Tyler Lumsden, LHP -Had one appearance since our last visit.  He gave up 1 earned run on 2 hits and a walk in 1 IP.

Lobos de Arecibo

Edwin Maysonet, SS -Hasn’t appeared in a game since 11/28. Hitting .302 on the season. Read the rest of this entry »

Astros is the first professional sports team to switch to a new type of grass turf …Platinum TE Paspalum sod …created by Turf Ecosystems LLC, based in Naples, Fla., …

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