Wright solidifying case in camp

 
Most of the focus of the Astros' Spring Training has been on the pitching, or lack thereof, but in the midst of the doom and gloom, a couple of good stories have emerged. The best one might be Wesley Wright, who has positioned himself to nab a spot in the bullpen after putting together a sterling spring. [link]

Tags:

Related Stories
5

Astros interested in righty Patterson

KISSIMMEE, FLA. — The Astros have expressed interest in righthander John Patterson, who was surprisingly cut by the Washington Nationals on Thursday. "We'll take a look at it and see if anything makes sense," Astros general manager Ed Wade said. ...
1

Lidge optimistic after most recent outing

Closer Brad Lidge threw 19 pitches to five batters in a minor-league intrasquad game Thursday, his first game action since last year with the Houston Astros . Lidge allowed no hits and a walk. The righthander struck out three. "There's ...
6

Where Does Chipper Jones Rank All Time?

Chipper Jones is chasing down immortals like Mike Schmidt, Eddie Mathews, George Brett, Wade Boggs, Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose, Eddie Murray and Tim Raines and shouldn’t bother looking back to see if a mere mortal like David Wright is nipping at his heels.
3

David Wright Doesn’t Like Your Phillies Shirt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaHy7D02oNY Sorry for the terrible quality of this one, but it’s content trumps the issues. Here we have a group of kids, probably a high school baseball team in Florida for spring break, talking with Mets ...
1

Rosenthal's Latest: Loretta, Ensberg, Lopez, Ring

Ken Rosenthal has some Spring Training odds and ends this morning. Rosenthal adds Mark Loretta as a possible third base acquisition for the Dodgers.  Given their desire for a relatively affordable guy who can also handle second, Rosenthal ...
Related Blog Posts
The Astros DugoutWright is Left
Looks as if Wesley Wright is the 2008 Astros LOOGY (no official announcement, but he’s the only bullpen lefty left) because Mark McLemore (having a TERRIBLE ST - can’t find the strike zone) was removed from the 40 man and sent to AAA and ...
Hot FootGameday: Mets vs Nationals
The Mets play their third consecutive home game as they take on the Washington Nationals from Tradition Field. Lineup for todays game are courtesy of Lisa Kennelly at her blog for the Star Ledger. The Mets: SS Reyes 2B Castillo 3B Wright  ...
The LoHud Mets BlogMets line-up vs. Washington
METS SS Jose Reyes 2B Luis Castillo 3B David Wright CF Carlos Beltran 1B Carlos Delgado LF Angel Pagan RF Ryan Church C Raul Casanova RH Pedro Martinez
This Blog Is Full Of CrapCameras
Earth to METRO and HPD: Cameras don't stop crime .
The Starting FiveFriday Fire: What Will Barack Obama Have To Do To Get Elected?
Is this a dream or someone’s nightmare? There seems to be a serious and madly determined campaign to smear Barack Obama at all costs. You would think America had enough of Republican politics after the last 8 years. (more…)
Related News Articles
Astros interested in pitcher Patterson
Astros interested in pitcher Patterson
Moehler in mix for Astros' rotation spot
Moehler in mix for Astros' rotation spot
Houston Astros make strides in diversity since 2005 World Series
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- In 2005, the Houston Astros became the first team in more than 50 years to p...
Uggla, Miller in fine form for Marlins
Dan Uggla had four RBIs and Andrew Miller was impressive in 5 2/3 innings as the Marlins beat the Astros, 8-3, in Kissimmee, Fla., on Friday.
Mets make all the Wright moves vs. Nats
Third baseman David Wright collected three hits, including his first home run of the spring, as the Mets downed the Nationals, 8-2, on Friday in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Pedro Martinez allowed two runs in five innings in his second Grapefruit League start.