Wilson has been hitting well lately. Ensberg has sucked. Why would you want to platoon Wilson instead of Ensberg?
A real question here as I don't follow the minor leagues as much as some, but isn't this pretty common on teams that are winning teams? Changes are not likely to made when a team is doing well as the Astros really have been for years now. I'm not really saying its the right thing to do, but it seems like winning teams will bring prospects along at a much slower pace than losing teams.
The article states that MO is going to the bench and that they are going to sit down and talk with MO. I think they want to see how hurt he really is. Man people what could you not like about this TRADE ? You replace useless Lane with a guy on fire that is a veteran. You gotta Play percentages: Lane- BA-.202 Huff- BA -.283 The article also stated that they need to basically work on the bull pen as well MORE TRADES ? It said they need to get Lidge back on Track. Trade Lidge ?
dude, ensberg's OB% is .400+ since may 22 - anyone who knows anything about baseball knows that taking walks is the single most important thing a clean-up hitter can do for his team. on a totally unrelated note, flying in the face of the obvious to try and stand out is cool.
Well I really like this move; they acquired a bat without giving up any important prosects. Plus this gives the team a lot more flexibility now. Ideally you want Ensberg to get his bat going again, so you could have Biggio, Ensberg, Huff, Wilson, Berkman, Lamb/Burke all in the lineup. If not, you take Ensberg out so he can work things out and stick Huff at 3rd, Berkman to Right and Lamb to 1st. The only problem I'm seeing is where to stick Lamb if Ensberg does get his bat going; is he capable in in the outfield? Otherwise he has to spell other players and come off the bench. Either way you have either Burke or Lamb off the bench first which is a lot better than having Palmeiro your first option. And what happens if Lane gets his bat going again...you could possibly use him as traid bait for another arm down the road (either in the bullpen or or potential starter for next season).
i believe he leads the league in VORPs; however, he also leads the league in not knowing what the hell a VORP is.
Good move by the 'Stros. Nice to see Purpura do something besides the standard wait and see-lets hope our young guys start producing approach.
Good Point !! Joe Morgan pointed out how your best hitter should always hit 3rd because the pitcher has to face him in the 1st inning. He didn't understand why Berkman wasn't hitting 3rd.
but remember, Joe Morgan doesn't know squat about baseball. it's only the guys who haven't played since junior high and sit beyond computers running formulas who truly understand baseball.
EXACTLY !!!! Sometimes I think people just get on this board w/out actually watching the stros or Roxs and just start posting to boost their post numbers. Wilson has the 4th highest average on the stros behind Berkman,lamb,and Burke and the 2nd among everyday players. Ensberg has been just horrible hitting around 236% and you want to platoon Huff with Wilson ? Please watch the games and then come back and post, thank you.........
Now, that is amazing! Two hundred thirty-six percent for his BA?? Holy cow!!! Dude is getting better than two base-hits per at-bat?? How's he DOING that?? Has to be a record.
Cool !! Then I would like to join the Astros and make millions and all I have to do is just stand there and get a walk....Who cares if i strike out or pop or line out...I can't believe this post....
