On one hand... but on the other hand
These confusing observations from chronicle columnist Richard Justice's online chat amused us earlier this week:
Ken__Guest_: Wandy and Jason Lane seemed to be locks to make the big league team this Spring, why? Are we going to wait until Neive and Pence are 30 to bring them up, like we did Lane? Sometimes what this team does with prospects makes my head hurt.
Richard_Justice: You're wrong on Lane. He was given a chance to come in and make the club. He met with Tim Purpura after the season and asked for another chance. His contract wasn't guaranteed. Now you don't want to hear this, but he's a guy they could trade. Scouts love his skills. I don't know if he'll ever clear his head enough to be as productive as he was in '05. Wandy did get the first crack at the rotation. He almost pitched his way out off the roster in spring training. He's on a short leash. Every team goes in with a blueprint. What you're seeing now is that blueprint. Now we'll find out if they were right.
[much later in the chat]
Sizzlean__Guest_: If Luke Scott performs at or near last year's level, do you think the Astros would look to trade Jason Lane for pitching?
Richard_Justice: I don't think he has much trade value.
Well, all righty then!
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 04/07/07 11:13 PM | Print | Comments (0)
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