Another one of my favorite players in the organization, 2009 35th Round pick Grant Hogue, tweeted out this morning what looks to be his farewell to the organization.
I want to thank the Astros for an unforgettable 5 yrs. Made friendships and memories I will cherish forever. Time to start that job search!
In four seasons (322 games, 1271 plate appearances), Hogue hit .289/.361/.357 and was an 11-time Man of the Match recipient. In 43 games last season (limited due to injury) at Lancaster, he hit .361/.421/.458 with 22K:17BB. Hogue was kind enough back in 2009 to send in a picture with Aaron Bray and B.J. Hyatt with an official Astros County Proof of Citizenship.
Update: It actually looks as though Hogue retired.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
