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Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

When you look at the outfield, at 100 million $$ Lee is guaranteed a spot. However, the rest looks fuzzy.Burke appears to be headed towards center field. But he is going to slug it out against...

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Zacatecano, so you're saying Bruntlett does not make the 25-man, or they will go with only 11 pitchers? Personally, I do NOT want to see either Hidalgo or Lane playing CF. Nor do I want to see much of...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

I'm with Amy.

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

C - Ausmus1B - Berkman2B - BiggioSS - Everett3B - EnsbergRF - ScottCF - BurkeLF - LeeReservesLamb - Backs up 3rd and 1st.Bruntlett - Backs up everything. I agree with Amy, too versatile to give...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

I have to agree that Lane is the odd man out. The Astros have long favored bench players who serve a role (rather than one capable of starting). Palmeiro serves a role they want.Personally, if I had...

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I'm going to depart with you on this one, Scott. I do think Lane still has a chance to be a productive player, and I like his attitude, and I'm not going to shed any tears if he's on the squad. But...

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there's a huge difference between being a tough out and ACTUALLY getting on base. I respect that he's a tough out, but his OBPs over the years (and two out of the last three in particular) indicate...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

Quote:there's a huge difference between being a tough out and ACTUALLY getting on base. I respect that he's a tough out, but his OBPs over the years (and two out of the last three in particular)...

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Lane or Palmeiro?I prefer Lane. He's younger and can play regularly if needed.

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Lane or Palmeiro?If one is to assume Hidalgo is one of 13 position players named to the squad, I don't see either of them making it. Between the two I would hesitantly choose Palmeiro. He's a better...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

Lets hope this is all a mute point, and that Scott and Burke end up so well that we have little use for lane, doggy, or palmeiro other than in a pinch hitting role.

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

Still, it appears that the numbers dictate that somebody will have to go.

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

Yeah, a lot of it depends on the pitching situation. If this club finds a way to get another proven starter they might be able to get by with 11 pitchers. As it stands you will have two young arms and...

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I think we need to go with 12 pitchers. I think it's far more likely that the young pitcher's competing for jobs would benefit from the addition roster spot than the posistion players.I mean how many...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

Quote: "what are we expecting from Lane or Hidalge"-------------------------------------------------------------I think one of the two will platoon with Scott and play when a lefthander is pitching.

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I think the platoon possibility for RF, as mentioned by allred, is one of the roles. There is also the need for an outfielder who can start in CF or RF and play adequate defense if Burke or Scott are...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

Here's an OF suggestion from the Chron blogs that I had to mention.How about putting Loretta at 1B so Berkman can play RF?That's what the Chron's Bailey/Siegel blog suggested (in their "If I hear that...

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I think putting Berkman in the OF is something that should only happen if all the other contenders for RF tank. If all our RFs are stinking up the joint, then it's a nice option to have to put Berkman...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

It's hard to imagine that all of the RF options will "tank." Scott definitely has shown that he can hit -- particularly against righties.But I think his history is one of hot streaks and cold streaks....

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Do people only view Richard Hidalgo as a defensive replacement late in the game, or perhaps could he still earn a starting job at some point during the 2007 season ? I know Richard Hidalgo can still...

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Re: Who misses the cut in the Astros Outfield?

Hidalgo is no speed merchant. His best attribute is his arm. There will be a question mark about whether he can still hit.

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