Luis Castillo. Kaz Matsui. Geoff Blum. Chris Burke. Adam Everett. Eric Bruntlett. Craig Biggio. Ty Wigginton. Morgan Ensberg. Mike Lamb. Mark Loretta.

Can someone please explain to me this club’s fascination with mediocre infielders?

Thanks.

And, while you’re at it, can you please explain the Astros’s fascination with injured free agent pitchers?

Thanks again. – John Royal

This article appears in Nov 15-21, 2007.

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