Will Lance Berkman leave after his contract ends?
I would hate to see him go, because he’s meant so much to the city of Houston, but honestly, if he wants a World Series title, it won’t happen in Houston for at least another three years. — James B., Overland Park, Kan. Berkman is entering the final year of a six-year, $85 million contract he signed during the spring of 2005. He has an option to return for 2011 and will likely take it, considering his ties to Houston and his love for the area. The older he gets, I think the less likely he is to play elsewhere. But Berkman wants to win, and management realizes that. That’s why the Astros are reluctant to trade away veteran players and start over. They want to try to add pieces that will help Berkman and Oswalt get back to the World Series. And as far as missing Alyson Footer’s Inbox, it’s completely justified. She did a great job covering the team, but you can still gain her insight by following her blog. Will there ever come a day when MLB will have a salary cap and make it more about
