Opening Day

After a lackluster session at the winter meetings, it is becoming clear to Astros fans that GM Ed Wade has no concerns with the current roster.  With no blockbuster deal looming on the horizon, we may have to finally bite the bullet and evaluate the potential opening day lineup.  My biggest concern with this team is...well, everything.  For a team that barely missed the postseason, the Astros really did not perform well in any statistical category.  They ranked 11th in the National League in runs scored, 11th in on-base percentage, 7th in slugging and 6th in team batting average.  Houston was next to last in runs and OBP after the 6th inning.

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Forget about the groundhog, today is the day that officially marks the end of winter for baseball fans everywhere. Pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training camps in Arizona and Florida and not a moment too soon. While the Hot Stove League is entertaining for a while and gives us something to talk about during the off-season, it loses steam once the new year begins and we are left yearning for the day when the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues kick into gear. It is here that we get our first looks are the new acquisitions, the hot rookies and the comfort of the returning stars. We get the first glimpses of what our favorite team will have in store for us and we really get to ramp up the predictions and debates for the new season. Here are some of the stories I’ll be following with the Red Sox this spring.

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