Hes really not a leadoff type hitter. More of a power guy with good speed. Hes batted #2 this year for KC. I would suspect he would be there for us. Bidge Beltran Berkman Kent Bagwell Ensberg Everett Ausmus in a perfect world, id like to see: Bidge Beltran Kent Berkman Bags Lamb Everett Ausmus
Sign Pettitte Sign Clemens Dump Hidalgo's contract Trade for Beltran =Hunsicker as MLB Executive of the Year!
So I guess this means we may get our first look at Lidge as the closer tonight, if they can score some runs for Clemens. Do they typically wait to inform the players if this really went down during the game? I mean, I'm sure the guys would know something if the get to the 9th with a 1 run lead and Lidge goes out there. I guess I could see it as either a mid-game distraction or a way to light a fire.
I've seen both Buck and Giminez at AA. Buck is nowhere near the catcher that Giminez is. Giminez is quick around the plate and has a gun to second base. He won't be the power hitter that Buck will be, but he'll hit as good, if not better, than Ausmus. His defensive skills remind me of Santiago when he first came into the league.
Speaking of money... Is this another Randy Johnson move or do the Astros intend on resigning Beltran? Did they rent a player again or do they mean business beyond this year?
Holy freakin' sh*t... I just fiinished work and I'm still here just about to send out an e-mail talking business with my boss when I say "Holy sh*t"... Unfreakin' believable...It's good to be an Astro fan...
I think it's more of the Randy Johnson trade variety. Unless the Astros win it all and convince Beltran to sign for less money. Yankees and Red Sox will probably both pursue him this offseason, pricing him out of our range.
Sorry dudes, I apologize. It's just that I'm freaking out. Too much stuff going down at the same time for me to handle, I guess.
I did, but I think there's a difference when you have the pressure of knowing you're going to be "the man" vs. a spot job because Dotel was unavailable. Since closing seems to be very much about a pitcher's mentality. for the record, I think Lidge will be fine.
Wow, two classy responses by Houston athletes traded away in the same week...Dotel and Steve Fran....oh wait, nevermind.
I will miss Dotel. He was one of the best relievers in baseball over the last 4 years. Good luck, Dotel!
the front office has done everything in its power to win. Its now up to our veterans to close the deal. No excuses
