Astros' Myles Straw: Estimates 50 steals

Straw said he believes he can steal between 50 and 60 bases if given everyday playing time, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The speedy Straw is favorite to take over for the departed George Springer as Houston's primary center fielder and leadoff batter, but he'll need to prove he deserves it. Astros manager Dusty Baker is giving him the chance. Straw's started five of the first seven Grapefruit League games and batted leadoff in four of them, going 5-for-10 with a double, a triple and a stolen base. While the 26-year-old will need to improve upon his career .327 on-base percentage if he wants to reach those lofty steal totals, he's off to a promising start this spring.