The Houston Astros were completely awful last year and things aren't going to enhance any time soon. This is the year the franchise will play in the NL and they most likely won't get anywhere near to the postseason. Let's take a look at how the offense is going to perform this year. If you're going to bet on baseball read as many previews as possible to get ready for the year.
Beginning Lineup
Chris Snyder (Catcher) - The Astros signed Snyder away from the Pittsburgh Pirates this winter and he may at least start at the year opener. Snyder has been troubled with injuries, but he has played well when at full strength. He batted .271 in limited action, but his career average of .231 isn't very promising. Snyder will probably be in the batting order until prospect Jason Castro is prepared.
Carlos Lee (First Base) - Although the vet is definitely getting up there in years, he's still very capable of putting up nice production for Houston. The 35-year-old batted .275 with 18 homers and 94 RBI with Houston last year. Expect him to be dealt to a possibility at some specific point during the year , however , as he's entering the final year of his deal with the Astros.
Jose Altuve (2nd Base) - At only 21 years old, Altuve has demonstrated that he's got a lot of talent for the Astros in future times. In limited action last year, he batted .276 with 2 homers and 7 steals in just 57 games. The player definitely has talent and range, but it is hard to predict if he is ready to be a common player just yet.
Jed Lowrie (Shortstop) - Houston dealt for Lowrie in a deal with the Boston Red Sox, and he will finally have a chance to show what he will do in a full time role. In just 55 games in 2010, Lowrie hit .287 with 9 homers and 24 RBI, but he struggled last year with just a .252 average in 88 games.
Jimmy Paredes (3rd Base) - The 23-year-old is still pretty raw on defense, but he has shown some potential at the plate. In just 46 games last year, he batted .286 with 2 homers and 18 RBI. He's still young, so he has a lot of time to figure things out and be a decent producer for the Astros.
J.D. Martinez (Left Field) - After a late-year call-up, Martinez made use of his opportunity by batting .274 with 6 homers and 35 RBI in just 53 games. It will be interesting to see what he can produce during the course of a full year.
Jason Bourgeois (Center Field) - When given time, Bourgeois basically played well last year. He doesn't have a large amount of power, but he hit .294 with 31 stolen bases in just 93 games. Houston did obtain Jordan Schafer from Atlanta so there's a possibility that he'd be unable to keep his job in center field.
Brian Bogusevic (Right Field) - Bogusevic did a complete 180 from what he had done in 2010, hitting for a.287 average in 87 games in 2011. He only hit.179 in 19 games in 2010, so it's hard to expect a lot out of a man that is already 28 years old.
Beginning Lineup
Chris Snyder (Catcher) - The Astros signed Snyder away from the Pittsburgh Pirates this winter and he may at least start at the year opener. Snyder has been troubled with injuries, but he has played well when at full strength. He batted .271 in limited action, but his career average of .231 isn't very promising. Snyder will probably be in the batting order until prospect Jason Castro is prepared.
Carlos Lee (First Base) - Although the vet is definitely getting up there in years, he's still very capable of putting up nice production for Houston. The 35-year-old batted .275 with 18 homers and 94 RBI with Houston last year. Expect him to be dealt to a possibility at some specific point during the year , however , as he's entering the final year of his deal with the Astros.
Jose Altuve (2nd Base) - At only 21 years old, Altuve has demonstrated that he's got a lot of talent for the Astros in future times. In limited action last year, he batted .276 with 2 homers and 7 steals in just 57 games. The player definitely has talent and range, but it is hard to predict if he is ready to be a common player just yet.
Jed Lowrie (Shortstop) - Houston dealt for Lowrie in a deal with the Boston Red Sox, and he will finally have a chance to show what he will do in a full time role. In just 55 games in 2010, Lowrie hit .287 with 9 homers and 24 RBI, but he struggled last year with just a .252 average in 88 games.
Jimmy Paredes (3rd Base) - The 23-year-old is still pretty raw on defense, but he has shown some potential at the plate. In just 46 games last year, he batted .286 with 2 homers and 18 RBI. He's still young, so he has a lot of time to figure things out and be a decent producer for the Astros.
J.D. Martinez (Left Field) - After a late-year call-up, Martinez made use of his opportunity by batting .274 with 6 homers and 35 RBI in just 53 games. It will be interesting to see what he can produce during the course of a full year.
Jason Bourgeois (Center Field) - When given time, Bourgeois basically played well last year. He doesn't have a large amount of power, but he hit .294 with 31 stolen bases in just 93 games. Houston did obtain Jordan Schafer from Atlanta so there's a possibility that he'd be unable to keep his job in center field.
Brian Bogusevic (Right Field) - Bogusevic did a complete 180 from what he had done in 2010, hitting for a.287 average in 87 games in 2011. He only hit.179 in 19 games in 2010, so it's hard to expect a lot out of a man that is already 28 years old.
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