The Astros finished up their arbitration eligible signings all at one time when the came to one year agreements with third baseman Morgan Ensberg, shortstop Adam Everett and outfielder Jason Lane. Ensberg had a pretty tough and injury filled season in 2006 after a breakout campaign in 2005. Everett is the best fielding shortstop in baseball right now and while he’s a career .249 hitter, that defense at short sure makes up for a lot of that. Lane has a season similar to Ensberg. Bad in 2006 but great in 2005 so the potential is there.
Ensberg signed for $4.25 million, Everett will make $2.8 million and Lane was locked up for $1.05 million. In my opinions, those are some pretty good bargains.
