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Originally Posted by bigheadache
I think they will want to give Patton and Albers some time in AAA before bringing them up. Sampson, Nieve, Rodriguez, Ascencio and Astacio along iwht Patton and Albers will get serious looks in Spring Training for 2 starting and 2 relief positions. They may also bring in a couple of vets are Spring Training invites, but those would be less likely to make the roster.
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I dont know much about Patton but having my cousin play against Patton, I have been following him since he was a freshman in high school. I know he can be a dominant pitcher, but I dont want the Stros to rush him out of their farm system. But I hope he is ready in the middle of the season because he can be a real boost for our rotation in the middle of the season if he pitches to his potential. Don't know that much about Albers, but I hope he is also given a shot in our rotation also, in the middle of the season. I think Astacio will be the pitcher being sent down to AAA in the beginning of the season. Sampson and Nieve will be the #4 and #5 starters and Rodriguez, and Ascencio bullpen pitchers.
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Originally Posted by bigheadache
As for Lamb, he wil be the backup for both Ensberg and Berkman. He will also be the primary pinch hitter. As long as those guys are healthy and playing well, I'd expect about 1 start a week. If Ensberg struggles he'll get more playing time. The trouble with Lamb is that he is a horrible fielder.
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Well, this is Ensberg's year to be good, so he will get 1 start per week. I hope we dont have to start him at third to get offense. I like Mike Lamb but he cant field, as you say. But if we trade Morgan, we will sign Aubrey Huff. I may be more intrigued to do that because we get Huff back and get another player like Paul Maholm from the Pirates.