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Is Pudge a 2 hole hitter?  Didn't realize the Stros are the oldest team in majors.

Zambrano is going through this lineup like a LL team.

if he's hitting well, absolutely.  he's a career .301 hitter, he'll hit HR #300 early on this year, over 500 career doubles and 1200 runs and rbi's.  his power has waned a bit the last few years, but he can still put a charge in the ball, and we might see him crack the 20 HR mark again this year with the juice box's short porch in right.

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