Astros Update: Bautista, Cruz Jr., Winn, Burnitz, Byrd, Estes

NJRocket · Jan 12, 2005

Originally posted by JPM0016
Heard on 610 that the Astros have invited Turk Wendell to spring training
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to pitch?

leroy · Jan 12, 2005

Originally posted by JPM0016
Heard on 610 that the Astros have invited Turk Wendell to spring training
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leroy · Jan 12, 2005

Originally posted by Xenon
Ok you guys are going to think I'm crazy, but how about signing Rickey Henderson to a 1 yr contract? Believe it or not the guy stole 37 bases in the minors last season. I know his major league average the last few seasons has been terrible, but look at his OBP. We are so desperate for outfielders we are looking to trade real prospects for scrubs like Cruz Jr. and Winn. Why not just sign Rickey for a mil and half and see if he can still walk his way to first base. I know its crazy, but think about it. There is not much to lose here. 80 yr old Henderson>Palmeiro

Oh yeah stats here.

Even with a .220-.230 Ba he can still maintain a .360 obp. This is better than Biggio. Also when considering his .208 ba with LA in 2003, remember that LA had a horrendous offense that season with no protection anywhere in the lineup.
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Yes, I do think you are crazy. RickybeRicky is not someone that would be of any help to the Astros. He stole 37 bases in an independent league, not the minors. Daryl Ward could steal 20 bases in that league. Yes, there is a huge difference.

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