Kaz In, Chris Out!

Over the weekend, the Houston Astros signed second baseman Kaz Matsui to a three year contract. He is a proven major league hitter, he has good speed and is an excellent defensive player. That strengthens the Astros considerably, making all the pitchers a bit better and the offense more sound!

But it also signals the end of Chris Burke's time with the Astros, He had been thought to be the one who would take over second base when Craig Biggio retired. But for the past two seasons, he has looked to me to be overmatched against big league pitching. I only hope he can be a part of a significant trade for starting pitching. That would make the 'Stros better and would give burke a chance to establish himself elsewhere.

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