I grew up in Houston, so although I am also a Pirates fan, the Astros have been my boyhood team so even though they suck something awful currently - I keep up with them.
Good read here for any 'Stros fans (Ode to Willie Bee). Story says Houston is strongly considering NC State lefty Carlos Rodon with the #1 pick this year. He would add to Mark Appel as a potential ace duo for a decade. If you saw either guy pitch in college, both are absolute studs. Both were workhorses for their college clubs. Obviously college success does not always equal pro success ... but this is about the most excitement Houston fans have when the pro club is gonna lose 100+ again.
I think they are doing it right with the guys they have drafted so far. Might be 3-4 years before they are legit, but it looks good on the farm.