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Luhnow: It’s too early not to be optimistic
- Updated: April 20, 2016
ARLINGTON — Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow admitted on Wednesday that his team’s record isn’t where it should be, but he said it’s early enough in the season to expect better play across the board going forward. Houston began play on Wednesday with a 5-9 record, which was one game ahead of the Twins for the worst in the American League.
“There’s not one obvious solution,” Luhnow said. “Our pitching hasn’t been as good as we’d hoped. Our timely hitting hasn’t been there. There’s enough bright spots and enough good players that I’m optimistic we’re still going to have a very productive summer.”
The Astros had only five quality starts through their first 14 games, leaving the starters with a 4.97 ERA that ranked 12th in the AL. Houston had one of the best rotations in the game last season and signed Doug Fister in the offseason to add depth, but Lance McCullers has yet to pitch because of soreness in his shoulder.
“We’ve only been through the rotation three times, so I think it’s premature to make any changes,” …
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