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And to think we didn't trade him when he was somewhat worth something this past offseason and spring. If anyone is still inquiring, Purp you better take it!


That's because Purpera was busy not improving catcher, second base, third base and right field. His loyalty to former Astros farmhands (Ensberg, Lane, Scott, Lidge, Qualls) is gonna be the death of this team.

I understand having no choice but to bow to the Biggio chase for 3,000, and there's something to be said for defense at catcher. But you can't carry Ausmus every day with five other holes in the lineup. A couple of the Pittsburgh games couldn't have been touched by Lidge if the offense comes through in key situations.