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While looking at stats to see where the Astros have room for improvement in 2010, I noticed something odd. Kazuo Matsui has bizarre splits (insert tasteless anal fissure joke here). Full Article at Sports Blogs
In the second installment of this series, I'd like to talk about a few players who can play both second and third base, and who would likely move to third if the Astros acquired them. Full Article at The Crawfish Boxes
Houston Astros' Kazuo Matsui, right, celebrates with teammate Miguel Tejada after Matsui's two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 7-4. View Photo »
In the second installment of this series, I'd like to talk about a few players who can play both second and third base, and who would likely move to third if the Astros acquired them. Full Article at Sports Blogs
In preparation for the winter, I'm going to start a brief series about infielders the Astros could potentially acquire to bolster the lacking infield. Third base and shortstop are completely up in the air, especially the former. Full Article at The Crawfish Boxes
: Houston 2B Kazuo Matsui was able to return from the flu on Monday against the Phillies. He hit a two-run single in the 7th inning in the Houston victory. He went 1 for 4 and is batting .252 on the year. (Updated 09/28/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports
CHICAGO - MAY 16: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Chicago Cubs and Kaz Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros talk at second base during a pitching change on May 16, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Astros 5-4. View Photo »
: Astros 2B Kazuo Matsui was out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Reds due to flu-like symptoms. Edwin Maysonet took his place, but Matsui entered on defense in the ninth. (Updated 09/27/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports
: Houston 2B Kazuo Matsui homered in the 2nd inning of Friday's loss to the Reds. His 8th homer of the year was a solo shot. He finished 2 for 4 in the game and scored twice. He's batting .254 for the season. (Updated 09/26/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports
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Houston Astros' Kazuo Matsui, right, celebrates with teammate Miguel Tejada after Matsui's two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 7-4.
View Photo »CHICAGO - MAY 16: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Chicago Cubs and Kaz Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros talk at second base during a pitching change on May 16, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Astros 5-4.
View Photo »DENVER - MAY 14: Kazuo Matsui #3, Michael Bourn #21, Miguel Tejada #10 and Hunter Pence #9 of the Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Colorado Rockies during MLB action at Coors Field on May 14, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Astros defeated the Rockies 5-3.
View Photo »DENVER - MAY 14: Kazou Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros bunts for a base hit on the first pitch of the game from starting pitcher Jason Hammel of the Colorado Rockies during MLB action at Coors Field on May 14, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
View Photo »DENVER - MAY 14: Kazou Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros bunts for a base hit on the first pitch of the game from starting pitcher Jason Hammel of the Colorado Rockies during MLB action at Coors Field on May 14, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
View Photo »PITTSBURGH - APRIL 13: Zach Duke #57 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws the first pitch to Kazuo Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros during the Pirates Home Opener at PNC Park April 13, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Kazuo Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros fields a ground ball against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 12, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Astros 3-0.
View Photo »ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Kazuo Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros fields a ground ball against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 12, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Astros 3-0.
View Photo »HOUSTON - APRIL 06: Michael Bourn #21 of the Houston Astros gets a base hit in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day on April 6, 2009 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
View Photo »HOUSTON - APRIL 06: Kazuo Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros stands on second base after hitting a double against the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day on April 6, 2009 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Cubs defeated the Astros 4-2.
View Photo »Houston Astros' Kazuo Matsui, left, and New York Yankees Hideki Matsui share a laugh before their split squad spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. , Saturday, March 14, 2009.
View Photo »St. Louis Cardinals' Tyler Greene (67) safely steals second base while Houston Astros Kazuo Matsui, left, of Japan, applies the late tag during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game, Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Kissimmee, Fla.
View Photo »Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui (3) jumps but misses the throw to second as Milwaukee Brewers' Bill Hall, below, safely steals second base in the fourth inning in a baseball game Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Houston.
View Photo »Houston Astros batter Kazuo Matsui watches Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambarano as he prepares to bat against the Cubs in the first inning of their National League MLB baseball opening day game in Houston April 6, 2009.
View Photo »Houston Astros' Kazuo Matsui, of Japan, follows his fifth-inning ground-out to first base during a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Kissimmee, Fla.
View Photo »Houston Astros Kazuo Matsui, of Japan, dives safely into first base on a pick off attempt as New York Mets first baseman Nick Evans waits for the throw during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in Kissimmee, Fla.
View Photo »Houston Astros leadoff batter Kazuo Matsui follows through on a fourth inning pop out to third baseman Cody Ransom in their 3-1 split squad spring training baseball loss to the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. , Saturday, March 14, 2009.
View Photo »Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui, of Japan, throws a Washington Nationals runner out at first base during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 13, 2009, in Kissimmee, Fla.
View Photo »Houston Astros' Kazuo Matsui of Japan, runs to first base after an infield hit during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Kissimmee, Fla. Matsui was out on the play.
View Photo »Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui (3), of Japan, reacts after hitting a foul ball into his face during an exhibition spring training baseball game Thursday, March 5, 2009, in Kissimmee, Fla.
View Photo »Houston Astros Kazuo Matsui grounds out to New York second baseman Luis Castillo in the sixth inning at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Mets won 4-0.
View Photo »Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada, left, and second baseman Kazuo Matsui celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in their baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Philadelphia.
View Photo »Houston Astros' Miguel Tejada, left, and teammate Kazuo Matsui celebrate after Tejada's two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Philadelphia. Houston won 5-3.
View Photo »Houston Astros' Kazuo Matsui, right, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 7-4.
View Photo »Houston Astros' Carlos Lee, center, reacts as he scores on a two-run single by teammate Kazuo Matsui as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Paul Bako waits for the throw in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Philadelphia. Houston won 8-2.
View Photo »CHICAGO - MAY 16: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Chicago Cubs and Kaz Matsui #3 of the Houston Astros talk at second base during a pitching change on May 16, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Astros 5-4.
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