Nolan Ryan, J.R. Richard, Larry Dierker, Joe Niekro and Don Wilson will be the rotation. Niekro, the knuckleballer, is the only one who won’t be turning lumber into kindling. This staff is so good, 1986 Cy Young Award winner Mike Scott, might wind up being a long reliever. Expect to see a lot of opposing hitters walking back to the dugout shaking their heads in disbelief. Pitching in the cavernous Astrodome is only going to make these guys just that much tougher. While not outstanding the lineup isn’t exactly chopped liver. Le' Grande’ Orange’, Rusty Staub will team up with the “Toy Cannon” Jimmy Wynn and a young but raw Joe Morgan. Craig Biggio will be the greatest utility player the league has ever seen with his ability to play almost every position and hit like a centerfielder. Jose Cruz, Cliff Johnson and Cesar Cedeno will make the most of their spots in the lineup. Manager Mike Johnson’s second season in Houston will be a pleasant one considering all the arms he has at his disposal. His pen will feature lefty Joe Sambito and righty Dave Smith on the back end. Ken Forsch and Jim Ray will be the setup guys.
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