Stros To Sign Loretta

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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2719795

Only a 1 yr deal, $2.5m - $3.5m. Looks like he will play several positions.

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Interesting. Makes me wonder if this doesn't make Burke or Bruntlett expendable in a deal for either another arm for the rotation or a true centerfielder.

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The Astors need one more SP and the trade light is on green. That's what the Loretta deal looks like. I'm thinking Ensberg w/ maybe a minor league player. Maybe Everett. I know Everett's bat is weak but I'll swap that for his soild glove.

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Interesting. Makes me wonder if this doesn't make Burke or Bruntlett expendable in a deal for either another arm for the rotation or a true centerfielder.
Is Hunter Pence a true outfielder? ...and is he expected to make the ML squad?

Asking cause I don't much about him except that he was apparently a hot prospect last year - saw him in (I think) the futures game.

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Is Hunter Pence a true outfielder? ...and is he expected to make the ML squad?

Asking cause I don't much about him except that he was apparently a hot prospect last year - saw him in (I think) the futures game.

I wouldn't think Pence would be expected to make the ML squad. If Palmeiro is still on the team, that would make 4 outfielders already, Pence might very well be better than Palmeiro, but I dont think he has played in AAA yet, and will most likely start the season in Round Rock.

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Pence is an outfielder, but his defense is listed as suspect at best. Right now, the best centerfielder on our team might be Lance Berkman :eek: At least as far as what they've shown me up to now. Jason Lane is a solid guy, gets a good jump and has a good glove and arm, but really doesn't have the range to play center in Houston. Chris Burke is probably the man, and that's a bit scary. Really wish we'd gone after Kenny Lofton.

There has to be another deal now that Loretta is signed.