Here's why moved goal posts don't help Yankees against Astros | Stone Cold 'Stros #5

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Editor's note: This was recorded before Carlos Correa signed with the Twins.

This week's Stone Cold 'Stros podcast breaks down the Yankees and Astros lineups. Is HOU's #3-6 hitters better than NYY's #1-4? They also pick their prime candidates for helping in the DH role and which rookies they project to have a breakout season.

About Stone Cold 'Stros: Featuring senior content contributor Charlie Pallilo, Sportsmap.com editor Josh Jordan, and digital sports director Brandon Strange, our goal is to make Stone Cold 'Stros your go-to source for Astros news and reaction without all the noisy, exhausting hot takes.

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Opening Day is upon us! Composite Getty Image.

The long wait is finally over. The Astros are back in action on Opening Day against Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees.

Not only do we have an official roster released by the Astros, but we also know how manager Joe Espada is going to put his stamp on the batting order.

First, let's look at the roster below.

Grae Kessinger made the club after dealing with a hamstring injury that had his availability in question. He gets the nod over Corey Julks who is heading back to Sugar Land.

Tayler Scott and Parker Mushinski will join the Astros bullpen, and Bennett Sousa is now on the IL with shoulder inflammation. Kessinger, Scott, and Mushinski were the only true wildcards to make the club, as there weren't any real surprises otherwise.

Astros lineup versus the Yankees

Manager Joe Espada recently said he planned on hitting Yordan Alvarez second and was considering batting Kyle Tucker in the three spot. And that's exactly what he did today against the lefty, Cortes. We were wondering if Espada would change his batting order against left-handed pitchers, but he told the media today that would not be the case.

The other big question mark was whether Jake Meyers or Jeremy Pena would bat ninth. Today, Meyers is slotted to hit last.

Here's the batting order with Framber Valdez pitching for Houston.

Getting Alvarez and Tucker more at-bats sounds like a recipe for success to us. And if we're being honest, this is an improvement from last year's lineup on paper. Now the guys have to go prove it on the field.

Let's go beat those Yanks, and go Astros!

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