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Predicting the Astros' Opening Day roster

MLB.com's Richard Justice discusses why Astros fans should revel in their team's upcoming season despite a quiet offseason

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HOUSTON -- There won't be many roster battles when the Astros open camp later this week, and they won't be decided until the final days of the team's stay in West Palm Beach, Fla. Houston has an open competition for its fifth starter spot heading into Spring Training, and the club also has to sort out a crowded outfield and the final spots in the bullpen.