Projecting the Astros Opening Day Roster

Feb 15, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch (top) speaks with pitchers and catchers during spring training workouts at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch (top) speaks with pitchers and catchers during spring training workouts at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 15, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch (14) looks on during spring training workouts at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Spring Training has only just begun for the Astros. But we can still attempt to project the team’s Opening Day roster.

The depth on this year’s Astros squad is arguably the best in franchise history. In fact, the wealth of talent could arguably be the team’s greatest asset.

This development also presents a problem for Astros management. A good one mind you, but a problem nonetheless. In other words, how do you fill out the 25-man roster while leaving talented players off?

As one could imagine, this will for generate something interesting position battles. And one position battle could take place on the infield dirt.

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