Mathguy64 said:
Come on Straw. Prove us all wrong.
I think we'll be trying some rookie outfielders and/or trading for a cf by the middle of the season. While Straw could play for some teams (listen up Rangers), he's not good enough for the Astros. While he's hit the ball hard a couple of times, he has warning track power at best and is mostly making outs. I am very disappointed with his defense. I don't know if he isn't ready for the play or just has poor judgment of hit balls. He had two misplays last night. He barely overcame the first with speed and a dive. The second got over his head and cost a run.
Springer was a streaky hitter, but an elite fielding center fielder. Neither is helping the Blue Jays right now though as he's on the 10-day dl with a strained oblique. He always was injury prone. So's Correa. I wouldn't give either a long term contract. Altuve, Bregman, Brantley and Gurriel are more dependable. As good as the Astros have been developing young players, I think they're better off giving the youngsters some chances than hamstringing themselves with big contracts for position players. Save the cash for some elite pitching when it comes available.
I was glad to see Trevor Bauer blow up after his no-hit bid. I don't like him.
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