The Houston Astros roster has been receiving a lot of attention in the national media, but mainly because the entire group of players will be making less money than Yankees star Alex Rodriguez this season. The young group of players will be starting their 2013 campaign against the Texas Rangers and they hope to start the season off on the right foot, despite having very low expectations for the season.
With a new division and a new look, Houston is trying to get excited for the season. They can start off tonight with a win.
Who will be taking the field for the Astros on Opening Night?
Here is the Astros roster for opening night:
C – Jason Castro
1B – Brett Wallace
2B – Jose Altuve
SS – Ronny Cedeno
3B – Matt Dominguez
LF – Chris Carter
CF – Justin Maxwell
RF – Rick Ankiel
DH – Carlos Pena
Bench – Carlos Corporan (C), Marwin Gonzalez (INF), Fernando Martinez (OF),Brandon Barnes (OF)
Starting Rotation:
1. Bud Norris
2. Lucas Harrell
3. Philip Humber
4. Brad Peacock
5. Erik Bedard (L)
Bullpen – Alex White, Rhiner Cruz, Hector Ambriz, Josh Fields, Wesley Wright (L),Xavier Cedeno (L), Jose Veras