Welcome to your Wednesday Boil! As the Houston Astros kick off their 2023 Spring Training, there’s a lot to be excited about. Not only are the Astros looking to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but they’re also looking to make some noise in the American League West. With the addition of some key players, the Astros are hoping to make a run for the division crown this season.
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the potential “I told ya so” scenarios for the Astros in 2023, a profile of the team’s new outfielder prospect Justin Dirden, and the important storylines to watch for this spring. We’ll also take a look at some of the other teams in the AL West and some of the other MLB news that’s making headlines this season.
The Astros have made some big moves this offseason, most notably the acquisition of outfielder Bligh Madris. Madris is a six-foot, lefty-batting and right-handed throwing utility candidate who is in camp with the Astros as part of their 40-man roster. Madris made his major league debut in 2022 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and is looking to make an impact with the Astros this season.
Houston also made some key additions to their pitching staff, including the addition of co-aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. This dynamic duo should help the Astros compete for the division crown this season. Additionally, the Astros signed outfielder/infielder Luis Garcia, who has debuted a new windup this spring.
The Astros will face some stiff competition in the AL West this season. The Texas Rangers have two of the top pitching prospects in Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, while the Los Angeles Angels have added Manny Machado to their lineup. The Oakland A’s are also looking to make some noise this season, with some of their top prospects making their spring debuts.
Finally, there are a few other MLB news stories to keep an eye on this season. The 10 oldest players in baseball in 2023, the new pitch clock that is already having an effect, and the MLB breakout candidates who could make a surprise impact this season.
So, as the Astros enter the 2023 season, there’s a lot to be excited about. With some key additions to their roster and the competition heating up in the AL West, the Astros are looking to make a run for the division crown this season. Be sure to stay tuned to see how the Astros fare this season!
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