Did you know??

Tedc · **Did you know?? -** 04-02-2005, 06:25 AM

The Astros could have two rookies starting in the outfield on Opening Day this year. Since 1997, four Astros rookies have started on Opening Day: right fielder Bobby Abreu (1997), center fielder Richard Hidalgo (1998), third baseman Morgan Ensberg (2002) and shortstop Adam Everett (2002).

This year they MAY be trotting out Luke Scott, a corner outfielder with a big left-handed stick, and Willy Taveras, a speedster centerfielder who led the triple A league in hitting last year.

Witlon · 04-02-2005, 12:00 PM

Abreu, Hidalgo, Ensberg and Everett. Not a bad list of guys. I'd certainly take any one of them on my team.

Pretty intresting, Scott doesn't project as much more than a bench player/pinch hitter right now, but with a good start he could end up getting an extended look.

griffeyfan3 · 04-02-2005, 12:26 PM

well looks like the two rookies will have quite a career .

Tedc · 04-02-2005, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Witlon

Abreu, Hidalgo, Ensberg and Everett. Not a bad list of guys. I'd certainly take any one of them on my team.

Pretty intresting, Scott doesn't project as much more than a bench player/pinch hitter right now, but with a good start he could end up getting an extended look.

He will not stay on the roster unless he is playing. Don't look for him coming off the bench anytime soon.

A's Baby Girl · 04-02-2005, 08:27 PM

Abreu used to play for the 'Stros? Didnt know that, interesting.

Providence A's · 04-03-2005, 01:01 PM

Yea, I have a couple Abreu rookie cards from the 'stros

CrazyEights · 04-03-2005, 01:55 PM

A lot of good players started out as Astros... like Johan Santana.

Witlon · 04-03-2005, 08:57 PM

Abreu was selected in the Expansion draft by Tampa Bay, and then traded to Philadelphia for the great...Kevin Stocker.

Tedc · 04-04-2005, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Witlon

Abreu was selected in the Expansion draft by Tampa Bay, and then traded to Philadelphia for the great...Kevin Stocker.

Bob Kelly Abreu (pronounced uh-BRAY-ew)...Single; one daughter, Emily Paola...Signed by Astros at the age of 16...Purchased $10,000 in tickets to most Friday evening games for children in his "Abreu's Amigos" program in 2003 and 2004...In the program, children receive jerseys, coupons for concessions and the chance to meet Bobby on the field during batting practice...2004 winner of the Phillies Community Service Award and the Phillies nominee for Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Award...In 2001, he served as the Honorary Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive...Played winter ball in Venezuela, 1994-2001...Had 3 brothers in pro baseball: Dennis played in Cubs' minor league system; Nielsen played in Phillies' minor league system; Nelson played for Camden of the independent Atlantic League...Hobby: Listening to salsa music.

Witlon · 04-04-2005, 07:12 PM

Yeah, drafted from the Astros by the Devil Rays in the 98 expansion.

That's what I said, isn't it?

I don't even know.

It's what I meant.