Podcast: Astros controversy is in mid-season form

Website resources we use to research the Astros; controversies involving the Fresno Grizzlies, Brady Aiken, Jarred Cosart, and David Rollins; we check in on the Rule 5 players and talk about the latest cuts to the Spring Training roster.

By Timothy De Block Mar 31, 2015, 8:00am CDT

TCBP AB 150: Astros Spring Training continues

In this episode Tim De Block and Brooks Parker discuss:

Mission Control Concepts

Baseball website resources we use on the site regularly:

Astros Afterburners

Class-AAA Fresno Grizzlies announce that they will be handing out 2017 Astros World Series rings, and then pull the promotion, seemingly, due to the idea that the promotion would jinx the club. http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/3/24/8284995/astros-triple-a-affiliate-to-give-away-2017-world-series-rings

Brady Aiken undergoes Tommy John surgery http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/3/26/8297745/brady-aiken-underwent-tommy-john-surgery

Jarred Cosart in trouble for allegedly gambling on other sports http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/3/25/8288319/former-astros-p-jarred-cosart-busted-for-sports-gambling

Rule 5 update:

Jandel Gustave claimed by the San Diego Padres http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/3/26/8296163/jandel-gustave-selected-off-waivers-by-padres
David Rollins suspended 80 games for steroids http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/3/27/8304165/rule-5-draft-pick-david-rollins-testing-positive-for-stanozolol
Delino DeShields likely to make the Texas Rangers Opening Day roster http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/03/west-notes-deshields-aiken-lopez.html

Astros Spring Training roster update hhttp://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/3/30/8310125/astros-spring-training-roster-update-march-30-2015

Listener Questions

How much of an upgrade is Luis Valbuena over Matt Dominguez? -Clifton Ivester Jr.

Will Matt Dominguez ever resurface as a starter for the Astros? -Matt Peterson

What is Max Stassi's future role with the Astros? -Jermster

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