Ensberg may bat second for Astros

Astros manager Phil Garner is flirting with the idea of having Morgan Ensberg bat second in the lineup. Garner feels that Ensberg’s patience -- he posted a .411 on-base percentage after the All-Star break last year -- is ideal for the No. 2 hole. Batting in that spot could help Ensberg boost his feeble .235 batting average from 2006, as he’d see better pitches with the dangerous Lance Berkman waiting on deck. Regardless, it’s tough to figure out what to expect from the third baseman, as his numbers have fluctuated over the past four seasons.
Source: MLB.com