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Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros
Episode: Astros: Tatsuya Imai Debuts, McCullers Simplifies, Paredes’ Bat Forces the Issue, Burrows #2?
Description: Houston Astros fans, excitement builds as Tatsuya Imai makes his much-anticipated debut, flashing mid-90s velocity and adapting to MLB's game pace despite a scare from a Marcus Semien line drive. Lance McCullers Jr. silences doubters with a sharp, simplified outing out of the stretch, while Mike Burrows emerges as a surprise candidate for the No. 2 rotation slot behind Hunter Brown after a dominating spring start.
Isaac Paredes powers up in his return, instantly reigniting the debate about the Astros’ lineup construction. Will Joe Espada’s new approach maximize Paredes’ bat, and can the team juggle playing time f...