Houston Astros Baseball

I AM BACK!!!

Spring Training is upon us and I finally have enough time to dedicate towards the Astros and the upcoming season.

Spring Training Notes:

Astros Spring Training Stats (As of 3/15/2008)






Spring Training Highlights and Lowlights

Highlights:

- Ed Wade's first major trade bringing over Michael Bourn as well as others has looked great so far, with Bourn putting on a show both offensively and defensively.


- Oscar Villarreal has looked exceptional so far, and may have a legitimate shot at the 8th inning.

- Wandy and Brandon Backe have both shown signs of improvement and look to be up for the challenge of 190+ innings and 14+ wins.


- Berkman has had a very solid spring and looks to start the season off strong, which he was unable to do last year. It's just my opinion, but the addition of Miguel Tejada may have given Lance new life and will be out to once again prove himself as a dominant hitter in 2008.



Lowlights:



- Kaz Matsui has only appeared in 6 games for 18 AB's with a random "Anal Fissures" injury.

- Woody Williams may be done! His performance in Spring Training is not encouraging to say the least and will HAVE to perform well on Monday 3/17 to prevent a possible demotion.


- Dough Brocail, who admittedly has "bad springs" certainly is proving that this year. His numbers are honestly hard to contemplate. We have rookies who are performing better than the 40 year old vet. Unlike Woody, Doug is assured a spot in the bullpen, but he may lose his 8th inning set-up status to Villarreal if he doesn't improve SOON.

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