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The First Cuts Are The Easiest

The Astros sent down 8 players who were most definitely not under almost any circumstances going to make the ML roster:
Pitchers Paul Estrada, Sammy Gervacio, Brad James, Josh Muecke, Fernando Nieve and Chad Reineke.
Infielders Tommy Manzella (he lasted a few weeks longer last year) and Lance Niek more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/mlb-astros/2008/03/10/the-f...




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