February 13, 2005
Off Off-Season
Just how bad was the winter for the Astros?
KEY ADDITIONS: Left-handed pitcher John Franco, right-handed pitcher Dave Burba
NO LONGER AROUND: Center fielder Carlos Beltran, second baseman Jeff Kent, right-handed pitcher Wade Miller.
That's a huge negative as far as the sums go. Burba and Franco bring a lot of experience, but not a lot of ability.
The Astros really need for the youngsters to step it up - Lane, Burke, Hernandez, Backe, Ensberg. This could be a really bumpy ride.
