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

so would i

This is some Plan B we had!

Marlon Byrd can't hit his weight. Estes is a disaster. Burnitz couldn't negotiate a speed bump...let alone Tal's Hill.

 

No, its not. .244, 14, 42 are his road numbers, and he strikes out alot. He's also 35. He actually split time between LF and CF last year in Coors, and did OK in center. But the Rockies declining a 3m option on him means that they, evidently, aren't fooled by the 37 Coors-assisted homers into believing he's a good everyday player.

 

In other words, we're screwed...To think after rehab Berkman will be 100%...give me a break...It'll take time for him to get back to his form...

It's going to be a long season...

 

What a said list.... and just say no to Marlon Byrd!!!!

 

Out of all of them, I would take a chance on either Burnitz or Bautista. Bautista can hit for average and is a good defender. He has had some injury problems over the years and has yet to really play a full season. He would be good off the bench once Berkman is ready. I liken him to a better version of Orlando Palmeiro.

Burnitz is a local guy (Conroe) and would also be a good addition. He would be a good power hitter. He strikes out a lot and his numbers from last year were definitely Coors Field inflated. That said, he wants to play center and would add some depth. If it means keeping Palmeiro out of the lineup, then I'm all for it.

 

BTW, it was a mutual option and the Rockies said all along that they were going with a youth movement.

 

And wasn't Estes the one that stole that police bicycle a few years ago?

 

Oooh...pinch me...i must be dreaming. There's a one way ticket to the playoffs

If we were fielding a mens slow pitch softball team, I'd agree. He could then go to Little Woodrow's after the games and brag how he hit three homeruns and threw 2 guys out against Consolidated Plumbers.

 

Are you now just being a jackass because I disagree with you?

The Astros didn't get Beltran. Get over it and move on. If you are so pissed about it, go become a Mets fan.

 

pipe down leo...if you don;t like my opinions, then place me on ignore....and if you are going to be sensitive to anyone who responds to your post, try the bbs for peace and tranquility

 

The difference being, of course, that the Coors Field effect is a documented phenomenon that affects pretty much any player with some power who plays there, and what you're talking about with Beltran isn't. Numbers in Denver just aren't the same, period, as they are at ground level.

Bautista sucks. Burnitz is just below average. It's like making me decide between George W. Bush and John Kerry for president - I don't really like either choice. Forced to decide, I'd pick Burnitz, but only because I shudder thinking about Orlando Palmeiro as a starter. I think Burnitz could hit .250, 30, 100 given a full-time gig in Houston, which at least looks good on paper.

 

Just go get Soriano and Winn. Thats doable.

Lets not waste our times with these other players.

 

I'd like that.

 

I too shudder about Palmeiro as a starting OFer. if the 'stros don't pick up a regular outfielder to replace Beltran i would rather see Taveras in CF. After all, if Taveras isn't ready to hit this year, starting Orlando would mean Taveras would be called on a lot to PH (after Lamb or Enserg?), no? That would seem as bad for his development as throwing him out there...

 

Not that I really care for the Astros to get Burnitz, but studies have shown that road numbers for Rockies players are generally deflated compared to a hitter's ability. Coors field really messes up a player's hitting because of the huge contrast between the way the ball travel at home and away.

I think Burnitz is good enough for .270 BA and maybe 20-30 HRs(depending on how well he uses MMP). And probably worth a decent one year deal. For 2006, we need to take stock of Lane's ability and Taveras' development before making any major decisons regarding the outfield.

 

Estes is off to Arizona, so you can take him off the list.

I'd give Burnitz a one year deal, as NIKEstrad said, even if he hits like he did away from Coors this season, you've still got .250 25 homers and 90 RBI. I'd say those numbers are good enough for a one year deal.

 

Should we go after Sosa? He had a falling out with Chicago... so what? He does a lot for the community and adds excitement, corked bat or not. What if he put up .300 45 HR 120 RBI for the 'Stros? It would be classic if we beat out the Cubs and Mets and went to the World Series with Sosa in an Astros uniform.