Official Site of the Astros · Feb 7, 2019
Inbox: Do Astros need to add a slugger?
HOUSTON -- Let's get right to it. Spring Training starts next week, when Astros pitchers and catchers report in West Palm Beach, Fla., and you have questions. Here's what's on everyone's mind in this week's Inbox:
I do not think that the addition of [pitcher Wade] Miley was needed as much as another bat, especially at DH. [Paul Goldschmidt] or [Nelson] Cruz would have been a good choice, but they are unavailable. There are a lot of questions concerning the Astros stars from last year. [Jose] Altuve, [Alex] Bregman and [Carlos] Correa are coming off injuries and may not be as effective as we would like them to be. They need a big bopper. What is your take?
-- Craig, Houston