Hey KiG,

Thanks for your take on the deal.

The other guy who might be of interest to the Astros would be Lance Niekro, as his dad was a popular star for them.

I couldn't think of a package to put together around him that made sense, though. Maybe Niekro, Linden and Wilson for Ensberg, then move Happy Pete to 1B...until we can find a different new home for him?

That would give the Astros an opportunity to have power at both corners, with Berkman staying in the OF full time, while retaining Mike Lamb as their 1B/3B back-up/PH.

I like my original deal better, though, if I'm the Astros' GM.

LoneStar