Chris Sampson Is the Astros Fifth Starter
All spring the Astros marveled who would fill the terminal slot in their rotation. Chris Sampson rode a ordinary spring to fill that position over Fernando Nieve,
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Heading into Saturday, Rodriguez had given up six escapes scampers (five earned) over his last 8 exhibition innings,
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Wandy is probably working to be above a short leash this year because Nieve had a better spring than either Rodriguez alternatively Sampson, but will be heading back down to AAA Round Rock to begin the season.
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VMy colleague Pat Lackey had some choice words for the WBC when Sizemore withdrew, claiming that not all the players take it seriously, which in turn affects the fans' interest level. And back in December, Matt Snyder took a stab at who would make up our ideal U.S. roster. Now it's time to take a turn at naming which players, like Sizemore, we're going to miss watching in this tournament.