Mark Appel WILL be called up to the big leagues during September this season…. While this is a total conspiracy theory, I will share reasons why I believe this could in fact be true.

A. Mark Appel in the 2013 draft was considered the MOST MLB ready pitcher in the draft so to have him in the majors by the end of the year would fit that statement.

B. Is there any better way to keep constant tabs on Mark Appel then having him right in front of you?

C. Mark Appel really does not have many “innings” on his arm this season. Only 44 innings on the season compared to nearly 100 innings by most pitchers. Remember Appel spent nearly a month in extended Spring Training.

D. The Astros have some success have guys skip AAA and going right from AA to the majors.

E. The minor league season ends before the MLB season

F. You missed out signing your 2014 1.1 pick so what better way to win back a little bit of public opinion… Mark Appel is a major leaguer…..