Way To Go Drayton (Yes, I Had My Doubts)
In just a few minutes, the Astros' press conference to announce the signing of Andy Pettitte will begin.
Regular readers know that I've been highly skeptical of Drayton McLane's willingness to sign Pettitte. I'm happy to eat crow on this one (now how about a real centerfielder/leadoff type? I know, call me greedy). Pettitte should be a good addition, both for his talent and his leadership.
However, he may have an adjustment period. He goes from a stadium well suited to his style to a home run launching pad.
And he is a guy that gives up some hits -- almost always more hits than innings pitched over the course of a season. Given the Astros' terrible outfield, that's kind of scary.
But still, it's a good day to be an Astros fan.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 12/11/03 10:58 | Sports | Technorati
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Talent and leadership -- DEFINITELY! But you forgot to mention CUTE and ADORABLE! Oh, that dimple! :) It IS a good day to be an Astros fan.
Posted by Cathy @ 20:01 on 12/11/03
Hopefully this doesn't mean a trade for Hidalgo. I'm also still worried about the pen. I think Dotel will be fine as a closer. In fact, I would go so far as to say that being a set-up man is often harder than being a closer. It's only because of our obsession with a stupid stat that you have the one-inning pitchers known as closers anyway. But I digress. My real concern is Lidge and his history of injuries. He certainly has the ability, though he could stand to improve his control.
Posted by Gary C. @ 17:00 on 12/12/03
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