Willi Taveras

[belfastcubbear]

What are yourr guys takes on Willie Tavares OF Houston.Will h make the starting lineup.See he's got 5 steals already and cold be a solid sleeper

[hybrid]

He prolly won't make it unless Biggio switches back to 2B, which seems to be a good possibility right now.

Though he might be able to make it even if Biggio stays in the OF, but then when Berkman comes back he would be out of a job.

[Dmville]

Hard to take anyone on Houston seeing not even the manager has any idea who his opening starters are.

If you have a deep bench or a minor league roster I'd go ahead and pick him, but I wouldn't pencil him in as a starter yet.

[swingaway]

well i think he and burke will start until berkman comes back.After that time i see a platoon affair with burke starting some days and willie starting others while biggio plays 2nd. Either way AStros fans i think this biggios last year in houston i jus thave a feeling he will be gone no matter what after this year even if does not to retire after this year.

[GotowarMissAgnes]

Willy is fase, but as the saying goes, you can't steal first base. I haven't seen a projection yet that suggests he can post an OPS over .700, a BA over .270, or a SLG over .350. He needs at least a year, maybe 18 months in AAA. The 'stros may push him, but he's not ready.

[Dawgpound 1613]

Until Berkman comes back, as Lane will likely struggle at CF, I can see Tavares getting decent PT (and a few steals). Once Berkman returns, I don't know. For 2006, I think he's a solid option. He allegedly plays good defense, and slugging from a SB threat doesn't really matter to me (I'll take Pierre any day of the week even though he couldn't slug his way oput of a paper bag). Just depends on your league as to whether he's draftable.

[GotowarMissAgnes]

Until Berkman comes back, as Lane will likely struggle at CF, I can see Tavares getting decent PT (and a few steals). Once Berkman returns, I don't know. For 2006, I think he's a solid option. He allegedly plays good defense, and slugging from a SB threat doesn't really matter to me (I'll take Pierre any day of the week even though he couldn't slug his way oput of a paper bag). Just depends on your league as to whether he's draftable.

Well, Pierre hits for average. I haven't seen a projection yet that has Willy hit better than .260.