DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL West—Zero visibility
Mar 25 2013
The Astros made several decisions this past weekend that offered a little SS clarity going forward. First they agreed to terms with free agent Ronnie Cedeno (SS, HOU) and named him their starting SS just days after he was released by STL. But even though Cedeno offers better BA and defense than previous incumbent Tyler Greene, his marginal offensive skills have never been a long-term solution for any team—and it's easy to envision a mediocre backup like Marwin Gonzalez (SS/2B) stealing AB with better defense and a lucky h%. And while the contact-challenged Greene now isn't expected to make the Opening Day roster, he could factor in at some point during the year if he can work out a minor league deal with the club.
The...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Brendan Donovan has returned, but the offense is lacking, and the Mariners need to mix things up.
Aug 12 2026 3:05am
Aug 12 2026 3:05am
As he excels in Triple-A, could Franklin Arias be coming to play in the major leagues sooner rather than later? Plus, more trade deadline fallout from around the AL East.
Aug 11 2026 3:05am
Aug 11 2026 3:05am
This week, we take a look at Lars Nootbaar's new opportunity to find his game in Arizona, meet new faces in San Francisco, and check in on Jordan Beck's second chance in Colorado.
Aug 8 2026 3:05am
Aug 8 2026 3:05am
Adams is having a solid season at Triple-A and the Brewers could use help at third base.
Aug 7 2026 3:05am
Aug 7 2026 3:05am
Could Jeff Hoffman eventually move back into the closer role in his new home? Plus, Joey Bart power upside, Kyle Manzardo's future, and other post-deadline observations from around the division.
Aug 6 2026 3:06am
Aug 6 2026 3:06am
