Hot start for Coogs elicits memories of Phi Slama Jama
Pallilo Points
13 December 2018
Pallilo Points
Charlie Pallilo talks about the Cougars and their terrific start to the season, and offers UH basketball as a nice viewing alternative to the underwhelming Houston Rockets.
In this episode, we break down the decision to bring rookie Cam Smith up to the Houston Astros big league roster — just 96 plate appearances into his major league journey.
Was it the right call, or a move made out of desperation due to the early-season outfield situation? We dive into the context of the Kyle Tucker trade, the uncertainty surrounding the outfield to start the year, and whether Cam Smith was truly ready — or if the Astros may have rushed a top prospect before he was fully developed.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down!