Hirsh making a case for promotion

You mentioned Zobrist and House. Major already exploained the normalcy of Zobrist's progression and House just this year, joined the Astros organization.

 

Well I wasn't aware of that, but I still think he needs to be at least in AAA right now (since its already the second half there) or would prefer he already be in the majors. This wouldn't be the first time someone was brought up in a 2 year span.

The astros have 2 of the worst offensive players in the majors playing everyday for them, Zobrist can't do worse. Send him up and bring down bruntlett. I just want to see if these young guys can add spark to the offense, know what we have. Kinda of like the rockets, I think the astros are in a "win now" mode.

 

Hell, we do need some relief help. It's time to bring him up as a starter or reliever.

 

And so you want to bring up rookies who have never even sniffed the big leagues?!?

 

And they have been "winning now" for the better part of the last 12 years.

 

In addition, Zobrist has made 16 errors already this season.

 

Well of course I would rather have a Tejada, Lee, or Soriano-but with our 104 million dollar payroll and Timmy P's reluctance to do trades and love of his minor league players, I doubt anything will happen. Therefore something in house must be done. Bringing up a rookie play an important role in a playoff push can be risky, but it can work-see Franceour and the braves last year when he helped revive them mid season. I want the "win now" ideal but Im trying to be realstic.

 

The best defense is a good offense.

 

Yeah, like tonight... usually when you give up one run, you're winning easily.

But not us, of course.


'Nuther game, 'nuther shutout! *

* as I type, 8th inning

 

We'll see what happens to that .336 BA when Zobrist sees something other than fastballs.