Everybody knows that the Astros are stacked with ready and near-ready arms who will make an impact. But what prospects will impact the team with their bats? Here’s one attempt to look into that silver ball.
Since the Brantley signing, it’s been obvious that, barring injury, there would be almost no room on the opening day roster. The starters are all set, and three of the four bench/DH guys (Kemp, White, Stassi), have no options left. That means a AAA player like Myles Straw had no chance to “beat them out” or “win a job” in spring training.