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.
Houston Astros
Spring Training site: Osceola County Stadium (1000 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34744
2010 Record: 76-86 (4th in NL Central)
Key losses (2010 stats in parentheses): 1B Lance Berkman (.245, 13 home runs, 49 RBI), SP Roy Oswalt (6-12, 3.42 ERA, 120 strike outs)
Key returners: OF Hunter Pence (.282, 25 HR, 91 RBI, 18 stolen bases), LF/1B Carlos Lee (.246, 24 HR, 89 RBI), 2B Jeff Keppinger (.288, 148 hits, 59 RBI), OF Michael Bourn (.265, 142 hits, 52 SB), 3B Chris Johnson (.308, 11 HR, 52 RBI), SP Brett Myers (14-8, 3.14 ERA, 180 SO), SP Wandy Rodriguez (11-12, 3.60 ERA, 178 SO)
Quick Hits: The Astros and pitcher Wandy Rodriguez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a three-year, $34 million contract extension. … The team retains the majority of their lineup from last year, while adding two new members to the infield in Clint Barmes and Bill Hall. … The Astros suffered from one of the most anemic offenses in the MLB last season. They will be looking at Hunter Pence and slugger Carlos Lee to help the cause. … The Astros have one of the youngest lineups in the MLB and are hoping Brett Wallace can prove himself at first base. … Top pitching prospect Jordan Lyles could be called up this season and make an immediate impact.
- Allen Levine
Clayton Green profiled non-roster invitee Andy Dirks and his breakout spring. Green also wrote about Tigers utility player Don Kelly and him finally being named to the opening day roster.
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 [...]
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Houston Astros Spring Training site: Osceola County Stadium (1000 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34744 2010 Record: 76-86 (4th in NL Central) Key losses (2010 stats in parentheses): 1B Lance Berkman (.245, 13 home runs, 49 RBI), SP Roy Oswalt (6-12, 3.42 ERA, 120 strike outs) Key returners: OF Hunter Pence (.282, 25 HR, 91 [...]
Detroit Tigers Spring Training site: Joker Marchant Stadium (2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805) 2010 Record: 81-81 (3rd in AL Central) Key losses (2010 stats in parentheses): C Gerald Laird (.207, 25 RBI), LF Johnny Damon (.271, 51 RBI, .355 OBP), P Eddie Bonine (4-1, 4.63 ERA, 26 strikeouts) Key returners: SS Jhonny Peralta [...]
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