Jason Castro Promoted

The Houston Astros have promoted one of their very few young prospects, Jason Castro. Castro, who will catch Roy Oswalt in his debut, will bat seventh and look to get on base. His overall game resembles AJ Pierzeinski in that both are physically tall, left-handed, intelligent, and good team leaders. To say the least, the Moabs are excited with Castro's future as one of the game's best catching prospects.

Jose, can you sing?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have attempted to sell some tickets by exploring the potential lineup of young hitters. Following the footsteps of burgeoning star Andrew McCutchen, the Pirates promoted Brooklyn Moab Jose Tabata. The outfielder has been an instant sparkplug in the lineup with six runs scored in ten games. Although his average is bordering the infamous Mendoza Line, Tabata has been getting on-base setting the table for McCutchen.

The Moabs have very few plans for Tabata this season joining McCutchen and Victorino in the outfield, but are delighted to see him getting an opportunity. "We expect him to step in and get some doubles and use his speed to turn singles into doubles by stealing second base. And it's because of that speed that we are so intrigued with his potential as he will get his base hits, extra-base hits and steals culminating in runs scored," commented a Moab official. "This is especially exciting considering that A-Mc will be the one driving him in."

Say it isn't Tulo!

What all die-hard Brooklyn Moab fan's feared most has occurred, a long-term injury to the Moab's team leader, Troy Tulowitzki. Tulowitzki who was batting fifth for most of the year while playing Gold Glove caliber defense was hit with a high heater on the backside of his wrist. The pitch effectively ended Tulo's summer with some optimism that he may return come post-season. The issue for management is that the post-season seems an awful distant hope considering the lack of run support with Tulo in the lineup. Now take out one of its best, seems bleak from the bleachers.