Astros Coverage (Orlando Sentinel)

21 Mar

Allen Levin wrote a story on Astros’ pitching prospect Jordan Lyles and making his case for joining the starting rotation.

Brentley Romine compiled a fantastic piece on Astros players filling out their picks for March Madness and the NCAA tournament.

Levin also profiled the race for the starting catching spot between Houston’s Humberto Quintero and J.R. Towles.

Ex-Phillies pitcher Nelson Figuero struggled in his first start since facing the team that released him last July, as told by Romine.

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