The Astros crack me up. They're the kings of stopgaps. Glad to see him off the market, I didn't want the Twins to sign him. Noooooooo! Ed Wade is a joke Ethanator99--You're not kidding! Stop gaps to what is what I want to know. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Florida singer/songwriter Matt Hires [ tickets ] will embark on his first nationwide trek with a full backing band as he continues supporting his summertime debut, "Take Us To The Start." Full Article at LiveDaily

HOUSTON -- Probably no Minor League system has come under more harsh scrutiny in the past two years than the Astros' organization, which sold off several top prospects in trades in recent years and hasn't been able to consistently produce top-quality... Full Article at MLB.com

NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/03/09 -- F-Stop Music/Atlantic recording artist Matt Hires has announced details of his upcoming headline tour -- his first-ever to feature a full backing band. Full Article at Street Insider

2009-12-04 00:26:48 - NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 12/03/09 -- F-Stop Music/Atlantic recording artist Matt Hires has announced details of his upcoming headline tour -- his first-ever to feature a full backing band. Full Article at PR-Inside.com

If you still see this message after the page has loaded, you may need to upgrade your Flash Player. This site uses the Flash plugin to display videos and navigation. You can still view this site without the Flash plugin, but it just won't be the same. Full Article at Atlantic Records

Today I am thankful for the many opportunities I’ve had this last year, places I’ve seen and people I’ve met. It’s been such an amazing year! I’ve learned so much and experienced life I never imagined. Full Article at Popdirt.com

Jordan Lyles (left) and Koby Clemens were the Astros' top Minor League performers. Full Article at MLB.com

If you still see this message after the page has loaded, you may need to upgrade your Flash Player. This site uses the Flash plugin to display videos and navigation. You can still view this site without the Flash plugin, but it just won't be the same. Full Article at Atlantic Records

How well can these two guys evaluate talent with a month of games that don't count? Richard Justice recently opined on his blog that the Houston Astros are going to take a 'wait-and-see' approach to top prospects Jason Castro and Chris Johnson. Full Article at The Crawfish Boxes

Did you love Jason Castro’s little fall ditty, “Let’s Just Fall in Love Again”? Full Article at Entertainment Weekly

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Farmstros and I teamed up to analyze the Astros 2008 Rule IV draft. Full Article at The Crawfish Boxes

Jason Castro's debut album doesn't hit stores until Jan. 26, but now you can watch weekly episodes of Castro recording his album on his new webisode series That's What I'm Here For: The Road to the Debut Album. Full Article at Cosmo Girl

Zach Levine has an update on Jason Castro, who has been sent home - though not due to an injury. Castro: "There was a short bit of dialogue about how I was feeling and if it was something I would consider. Full Article at Sports Blogs

The Astros sent prospect Jason Castro home from the Arizona Fall League on Sunday, officially ending what was an eventful 2009 season for the 22-year-old catcher. Full Article at MLB.com

The Astros cut short catching prospect Jason Castro's season, sending him home from the Arizona Fall League for the purpose of resting after a long first full year as a professional. Full Article at Houston Chronicle

1B | Kevin Barker | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds 1B Kevin Barker has elected to become a free agent, according to USAToday.com. Full Article at KFFL

Can someone get this guy some rest? Maybe some Gatorade? Jason Castro is basically doing wind sprints after a short off-season followed by a long season followed by this year's short off-season. Full Article at Sports Blogs