#AskLuhnow Astros Twitter Takeover — October 15, 2014

By arykoff

Hi all! Earlier this afternoon, General Manager Jeff Luhnow took over @astros for a post-season/offseason Q&A. Luhnow answered questions about top prospects Carlos Correa and Mark Appel, the team’s offseason needs, new manager A.J. Hinch, Jose Altuve and even our beloved mascot, Orbit. If you missed it, we’ve got the full Twitter chat right here. Enjoy!

Carlos Correa status update:

Players who impressed/surprised within the Astros organization in 2014 at all levels:

New Astros manager A.J. Hinch:

Setup for the Twitter takeover:

Projected payroll for 2015:

Arizona Fall League and top pitching prospect Mark Appel:

Orbit’s MVM (Most Valuable Mascot) season in 2014:

Astros offseason needs:

Visiting new AAA affiliate Fresno Grizzlies:

On having two of top 5 picks in 2015 draft:

Status of new coaching staff for 2015 season:

Leadership principles:

Jose Altuve’s long-term future with the Astros:

George Springer’s upside:

Final question: on regular season vs. offseason: