You've probably seen it, but Brian McTaggart has his own reaction to the Bill Hall signing. A pull:
Back to the Astros. With the moves to acquire Barmes and Hall, the Astros have completed their top offseason task, which was to add some run production to the middle of the infield. The Astros got a combined nine homers last season from the second base and shortstop positions, and Barmes and Hall could wind up hitting 20 apiece if things go right.
Suddenly, the lineup seems more legitimate.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
