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What worries you most about the Astros this year?


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What worries you most about the Astros this year?
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Since:Sep 27, 2006

March 16, 2008 12:38 am
Rakers? Boy, we're really pulling them out of the woodworks. Sadly, I think Cassel is actually going to get a rotation spot simply by virtue of walking less than three people per inning.

We just need to find somebody who is going to throw the ball over the plate. I'd much rather have a guy like Nieve in there who isn't afraid to give up a solo homer every now and then.

I don't think I'm ready to step in yet though. I'm still fine-tuning my change-up. Maybe I can be a spring call-up.

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March 16, 2008 4:44 pm
I voted other as well. Our biggest problem will be our bullpen. They have looked awful this spring and Brocail has looked the worst of all. I think this team was in much better shape last year even with Lidge as our closer. Valverde to me is another Mitch Williams in the making and a guy who will blow a lot of games and save a lot as well. Very inconsistent.  Both Qualls and Safarte will be missed.  I think the front office made trades just to make a trade and keep fans quiet. Too me this is going to be a very long year.  While we have  a very nice offensive lineup the rest of the team has major holes. I'm looking for no more then a 4th place finish this year behind the Brewers, Reds, and Cubs. I'm excited about baseball starting but not as excited about my team.

What worries you most about the Astros this year?
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Since:Sep 18, 2006

March 16, 2008 9:26 pm

Im worried most about the 4-5 spots. Sampson did look good today but with Woody, Chacon, Cassel and anyone else trying for the spot doing terrible that kills the depth. I wouldnt be surprised to see Moehler or Brad James in the 5 spot after a few months.

Brocail im not worried about because he almost always has bad spring trainings but does well in the regular season. Matsui's health does bother me a little especially since the season hasnt even started. Loretta will help a lot if Matsui has continued injury issues.

Maybe in all this unecertainty someone unexpected will step up big.


What worries you most about the Astros this year?
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Since:Aug 25, 2006

March 17, 2008 5:59 pm

I had an earlier thread about pitching and mentioned Nieve, and someone said he is out for the year.  I recently saw he was sent to the minors, and he hasn't pitched.  Otherwise, I really like th eway he pitches.

I saw part of yesterday's game vs Mets, & Wesley Wright(a smallish lefty) has pretty good stuff, & may help the team.

And I don't know about you, but my fastball IS my changeup.