In an article on 15th Round pick Jamaine Cotton's signing, Ed Wade explained what the Astros are going for:
"If anybody is wondering what the philosophy is of the organization, the word is getting out to the kids, because this is a chance to get in and prove what they're capable of doing and get to the big leagues as soon as possible."
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith