How Tilman Fertitta's response to Coronavirus impacts his legacy
SPORTSMAP ROUNDTABLE
24 March 2020
SPORTSMAP ROUNDTABLE
Tilman Fertitta's controversial business decisions amid the Coronavirus pandemic have been a big topic of conversation as of late.
ESPN 97.5's John Granato and Lance Zierlein weigh in on Fertitta's business tactics on and off the court.
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!