Clint Barmes Activated, Joe Inglett Designated For Assignment

by David Coleman on Apr 29, 2011 3:48 PM CDT in Houston Astros News

That's the big news this afternoon, as presumable starting shortstop Clint Barmes is finally back after breaking his hand shortly before the end of spring training. As I speculated when Brian Bogusevic was called up, it also spelled the end of Joe Inglett's tenure on the big league team, as Bogey takes his place as left-handed bat off the bench (at least until Jason Michaels is healed).

Nothing is too surprising here, as Barmes was bound to displace someone. I am glad to see Matt Downs still on the roster, as that gives Houston two solid infield backups. It also marks the end of Angel Sanchez' run as a starting player. While he's performed admirably over the past month, he wasn't quite good enough to displace Bill Hall at second. I'd bet Angel will still get the occasional start here or there, but your new starting infield appears to be Barmes and Hall.

What do you think? Did Inglett get a fair enough shake? Should Houston have traded for him at all or just broken camp with Brian Bogusevic on the roster? Will they carry six outfielders once Michaels comes back healthy, or will more awkward roster moves be approaching?

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This tells me that they are going to put Jason at second base as well

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by heathmystro17 on Apr 29, 2011 5:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

He’s 4th on the depth chart at second, no? Hall, Sanchez, and Downs all above him still.

by jmike on Apr 29, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Sanchez needs to be in the line up at least 4 games a week.

I would love to see Jason on second more. Hall is not far from being Inglett I think he hasnt showed me anything but how many bad pitches he can swing at.

by Nado2036 on Apr 29, 2011 5:13 PM CDT reply actions

Let’s not get carried away. He’s mainly empty avg and bad def.

by jmike on Apr 29, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

I don’t know if it’s fair or unfair to Inglett. Inglett probably is better than he has shown the Astros, but he needs more hitting reps than he will get with the Astros in order to be productive. Maybe he catches on with a minor league team, whether the Red Hawks or another organization’s, and gets the playing time he needs. At some point, I wouldn’t be surprised if Inglett is playing in the majors with another team.

I’m not sure what the future role will be for Bogusevic. This may keep Bogusevic on the bench so that a LHB is available. I think you will see Sanchez used around the diamond as a starter a few times a week and as a pinch hitter / late game replacement in the remaining games.

by clack on Apr 29, 2011 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

So, what happens when Keppinger rejoins the team sometime next week?

by Guydude on Apr 29, 2011 7:47 PM CDT reply actions

I haven’t seen anything about him returning next week. He is still rehabbing in the rookie league. I think he just started fielding this week. I assume he will have to go through a week or more of AAA and/or AA games once he gets through the rehab process.

I don’t have any idea what roster moves will be made. I think it depends on whether Jason Michaels has returned from the DL or not. If he hasn’t, my guess is that one of the two reserve outfielders is sent down to AAA. I don’t know if Downs still has options; if he does, that would be another possibility. I suppose other possibilities arise if the Astros trade somebody. But I am guessing that these decisions won’t arise until mid-month.

by clack on Apr 29, 2011 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Giants fan here

How has Matt Downs played? I liked him last year when he filled in for an injured Freddy Sanchez.

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by KD1 on Apr 30, 2011 12:26 AM CDT reply actions

He has played well in his limited opportunities.

by clack on Apr 30, 2011 7:10 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I hate the fact that we traded for Inglett

He got a fair shot and didn’t pan out. This isn’t a warm cozy sport that will give you playing time cuz you’re a nice guy, even though it may seem that way with the Astros sometimes (Carlos CJ Bill Figgy)

Bourgeois and Downs need more PT. Spell Carlos with Bourgeois, have some fun with the lineup with some speed, and get Auto a break with Downs at 2B. We’re taking a big hit offensively with Sanchez out of the lineup so we need. To make up for it some how. Taking two of the three worst hitters out of the lineup may help us out and CJ may be on the verge of turning his bad luck around.

by Its Gonna Happen on Apr 30, 2011 4:09 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

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