Author Topic: Bruntlett down (Read 1022 times)

astro pete · « **on:** August 03, 2006, 09:38:22 am »

Haven't seen it posted, but Bruntlett, not Lane, was sent down to accomodate the return of Orlando Palmeiro yesterday. The most striking comment made by Brownie last night was that the Astros anticipated that Bruntlett would be in Round Rock for about 10 days, before making a roster move that would allow him to return to the club. Stay tuned.

jaklewein · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2006, 10:55:00 am »

That'll answer any questions about Burke or Taveras for the forseeable future. Obviously Willy will be starting.

Bench · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2006, 11:05:29 am »

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That'll answer any questions about Burke or Taveras for the forseeable future. Obviously Willy will be starting.

It doesn't mean Willy will be starting exclusively. If a double switch needs to be made, it could be done with either one (just move Burke from center to short).

S.P. Rodriguez · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2006, 11:18:26 am »

In regards to the OF rotation:

Rotating outfield? Manager Phil Garner brought Preston Wilson into his office before the lineup was posted on Tuesday, presumably to tell Wilson that he is now in a pool of outfielders who may or may not start on a regular basis.

Ensberg's return moved Aubrey Huff to right field for Tuesday's game, and Luke Scott, who hit .417 (10-for-24) during the last homestand, is likely going to receive ample playing time in left as well. Willy Taveras started in center, but Chris Burke, who took over at that position for a while, is also going to get his share of at-bats, too.

Ultimately, Mike Lamb, who has played mostly first base this year, is going to move back to the bench once Berkman returns.

"Lamb may have to go to the bench," Garner said. "Lance is not gong to be able to play in the outfield for a while."

scroll down in this article .

jaklewein

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