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dougdirt · 08-31-2012, 07:10 PM

Just thought that was very interesting to note that the Astros hired now former Baseball Prospectus minor league guru.

Eric the Red · 08-31-2012, 09:17 PM

I've read and heard Kevin say in the past that he has had job offers in the past. I wonder what made the Houston offer more enticing?
He's one of my favorite twitter follows, so I'll miss his entertainment on that platform.

dougdirt · 08-31-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric the Red

I've read and heard Kevin say in the past that he has had job offers in the past. I wonder what made the Houston offer more enticing?
He's one of my favorite twitter follows, so I'll miss his entertainment on that platform.

Maybe he had never had the offer for this particular job in the past? I don't know, but I am looking forward to seeing who BPro goes after as the next prospect guru, or if they will just 'promote' Jason Parks to that role and not replace his current role.

RedsManRick · 08-31-2012, 09:24 PM

Houston is aiming to be the next Epsteinesque Red Sox. That's a huge market, they've got astute ownership and they're starting from scratch. I can see the attraction.

NeilHamburger · 09-01-2012, 09:31 AM

I wish it was going to happen about 2 years later, but I'm glad the Astros will be out of the Reds division. It may take 3+ years, but in that market once they get good they will probably stay good for a long time.

_Sir_Charles_ · 09-01-2012, 07:45 PM

I agree. They're making the right moves all year long it seems to me. And in Houston, if the team is good, they'll support the heck out of it. But if they're mediocre or bad, it's a graveyard in there.

TOBTTReds · 09-01-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Just thought that was very interesting to note that the Astros hired now former Baseball Prospectus minor league guru.

Although happy for KG, totally bummed that we lose his freedom on twitter, and especially the podcast. I hope Jason is the replacement, although I really like him, he may have to become a bit more serious for that role (IE, fewer Martin Kove references).

dougdirt · 09-01-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TOBTTReds

Although happy for KG, totally bummed that we lose his freedom on twitter, and especially the podcast. I hope Jason is the replacement, although I really like him, he may have to become a bit more serious for that role (IE, fewer Martin Kove references).

The more Kove, the better. I think that JP will probably take over for KG, but what I am interested in seeing is who takes over Parks old gig. Maybe I should send them my resume. Kidding.

TOBTTReds · 09-02-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Maybe I should send them my resume. Kidding.

Why not?

dougdirt · 09-02-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TOBTTReds

Why not?

I am underqualified.

TOBTTReds · 09-02-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

I am underqualified.

I'm not saying to replace Jason, but the site seems right up your alley and vice versa.

08-31-2012, 07:10 PM	#1
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,759	Houston Astros named Kevin Goldstein pro scouting coordinator Just thought that was very interesting to note that the Astros hired now former Baseball Prospectus minor league guru. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

08-31-2012, 09:17 PM	#2
Eric the Red Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 245	Re: Houston Astros named Kevin Goldstein pro scouting coordinator I've read and heard Kevin say in the past that he has had job offers in the past. I wonder what made the Houston offer more enticing? He's one of my favorite twitter follows, so I'll miss his entertainment on that platform.

08-31-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,921	Re: Houston Astros named Kevin Goldstein pro scouting coordinator Houston is aiming to be the next Epsteinesque Red Sox. That's a huge market, they've got astute ownership and they're starting from scratch. I can see the attraction. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

09-01-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
NeilHamburger Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 532	Re: Houston Astros named Kevin Goldstein pro scouting coordinator I wish it was going to happen about 2 years later, but I'm glad the Astros will be out of the Reds division. It may take 3+ years, but in that market once they get good they will probably stay good for a long time.

09-01-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
_Sir_Charles_ 2013 NL MVP and WS MVP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6,412	Re: Houston Astros named Kevin Goldstein pro scouting coordinator I agree. They're making the right moves all year long it seems to me. And in Houston, if the team is good, they'll support the heck out of it. But if they're mediocre or bad, it's a graveyard in there. __________________ “If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant’s life, she will choose to save the infant’s life without even considering if there is a man on base.” —Dave Barry

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