possibly goes to Round Rock if Woody makes the rotation? Sampson has options, and Moehler could be picked up by someone else. Moehler had a great spring, and I wouldn't mind seeing him in the bullpen, particularly given some questionable performances by other key relievers. On the other hand, Sampson may be well suited to the bullpen. His spring performances generally have gone well for the intial couple of innings. If Woody makes the rotation, I could see a good chance he will be replaced in a month or so...so whomever ends up at Round Rock needs to be ready. I like Cassel's attitude n the astros.com article; he wants to be the first starter called up.

Oddly enough, I have been impressed by Runnelvy Hernandez since he was changed to a reliever. The guy has good velocity. If he works on becoming a late inning reliever at Round Rock, I have a feeling he could provide some help in the bullpen. Some of the best relief pitchers were once failed-starters. As I understand it, Hernandez has the option of signing with another team if he isn't called up by mid-May.

that the astros.com article doesn't mention Moehler as a condidate for the rotation, saying that the competition has narrowed to Sampson vs. Woody. The HC articles lately have also left Moehler's name out of the rotation competition, but include him in the bullpen competition. I don't recall any announcement by the Astros which changed Moehler's role, but it seems like the beat reporters think that has occurred.