NL Central Preview: Houston Astros

Team: Houston Astros Predicted Finish: 6th Key Additions: J.A. Happ, Bill Hall, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Clint Barmes Key Subtractions: Roy Oswalt, Lance Berkman, Matt Lindstrom, Geoff Blum, Brian Moehler 2011 Outlook: The Astros are in the midst of a rebuilding project that started at last year's trade deadline. Gone is ace Roy Oswalt, who was traded to the Phillies for J.A. Happ, Anthony Gose (who was then traded for first base prospect Brett Wallace) and prospect Jonathan Villar. Also traded at last year's deadline was former Killer B, Lance Berkman. The Astros will be trying to rebuild an offense than finished 15th in the NL in runs scored, with 611 (only Pittsburgh scored fewer runs at 587). Bill Hall was signed to provide some pop at second base and the Astros acquired Clint Barmes from Colorado to play short. While they may be mild upgrades over the players they are replacing (Jeff Keppinger and Tommy Manzella), the Astros offense will again struggle to score...