Astros Spring Training: Woody Williams Ready
February 19, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Baseball
After a forgettable 2007 campaign, Houston Astros starting pitcher Woody Williams says that he’s ready to get back on the winning track this season. Williams, who signed with his hometown Astros before the 2007 season, went 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA. In his career, Williams has 132 wins and an ERA of 4.19.
At 41-years-old, Williams believes that he still has a lot to offer.
Said Williams: “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think I could still do it. I wouldn’t try to kid myself. I still think I can go out there and be very, very productive.”
Astros manager Cecil Cooper believes wholeheartedly in his veteran pitcher.
“I know there’s a lot left in that tank,” said Cooper, “and he just needs to be the Woody we know he is.”
Williams was not only born in Houston, he also attended the University of Houston. In 2008, Williams would like nothing better than to help his hometown team make a deep run into the playoffs.
