Keep Calm Astros Fans Because the Kids Are On The Way

Keep Calm Astros Fans Because the Kids Are On The Way

 

2014 will not be the Astros year. They have improved and spent some money this offseason but they are still not a contender. However, next year will be a different story. With guys like Carlos Correa, Mark Appel, George Springer, and Delino DeShields Jr. joining Jared Cosart, Matt Dominguez, Dexter Fowler, Scott Feldman, Jason Castro and Johnathan Singleton in the Majors they will be a team to watch out for.

This is a young team with some guys who know they are playing now for a backup spot next year or will be on a different team altogether. So even if the talent level isn’t what it should be they will play with plenty of fire and heart and should make the team an interesting watch on Extra Innings.

They have come a long way from having one of, if not the worst farm systems in baseball, now having one of the best. When you’re picking high in the draft year after year that will tend to happen but they have definitely done a great job scouting and developing the future talent. All of the guys mentioned above will make a big impact when the time comes and the Astros will be well on their way back to consistent playoff appearances like in the days of the Killer B’s.

Another positive for this team is manager Bo Porter. He works well with the younger guys and is a phenomenal teacher. He has been sending his team inspirational quotes through text message every day at 6:45AM, his way of showing them they need to fight and work hard for everything as nothing is given. He is exactly the type of manager this team needs and guys seem to legitimately love playing for him.

The oranges at Minute Maid Park may not be ripe for the picking yet but the time is edging closer. Consider yourselves warned American League.

We will be back tomorrow with a look at the best pitching staff in baseball, the Washington Nationals. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @changingspeeds for all our coverage of the national pastime.