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Kazuo Matsui	#3 \| Second Baseman \| Houston Astros

Height: 5-10 Weight: 183 Throws: R Bats: S
Born: Oct 23, 1975, Osaka,
Contract: Signed though 2010

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@COL	PIT	PIT	PIT	PIT	CHC	CHC

Profile

2008 Statistics
Period	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	HBP	K	SH	SF	AVG	OBP	SLG
Yesterday	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Last 7 Days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Last 14 Days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Last 21 Days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	85	337	49	96	23	3	5	28	19	4	34	0	49	6	3	.285	.348	.415

Games Played By Position
Period	C	DH	1B	2B	3B	SS	LF	CF	RF	OF
Last 7 Days
Last 14 Days
Last 21 Days
2008	0	0	0	84	0	0	0	0	0	0

Career Stats
Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	HBP	K	SH	SF	AVG	OBP	SLG
2004	NYM	114	460	65	125	32	2	7	44	14	3	40	2	97	5	2	.272	.331	.396
2005	NYM	87	267	31	68	9	4	3	24	6	1	14	5	43	5	4	.255	.300	.352
2006	NYM/COL	70	243	32	65	12	3	3	26	10	1	16	0	46	4	2	.267	.310	.379
2007	COL	104	410	84	118	24	6	4	37	32	4	34	0	69	8	1	.288	.342	.405
2008	HOU	85	337	49	96	23	3	5	28	19	4	34	0	49	6	3	.285	.348	.415
Career		460	1717	261	472	100	18	22	159	81	13	138	7	304	28	12	.275	.329	.393

Player Notes

September 7, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reports Matsui is unlikely to be available until Monday due to an irritated disk in his back that has kept him out since mid-August.

Our View:It is at least a good sign that we know when he will return. Matsui owners should look into activating him this week.

September 2, 2008
Kazuo Matsui was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. The second baseman was rehabbing a back injury.

Our View:Mark Loretta will continue to start at second base, but Matsui will be available for spot duty if needed.

September 2, 2008
Kazuo Matsui participated in pre-game drills Monday, including taking batting practice on the field, but skipper Cecil Cooper said his ailing back will keep him out until at least the weekend series in Colorado, according to the Houston Chronicle. Cooper said, "He’s not as good as Saturday. We’re still going to play it day-by-day, but hopefully by the weekend or late in the week. He’s probably out for this series."

Our View:Matsui has a shot to return by the end of the week, but should be left out of fantasy lineups. His speed could be compromised when he comes back, which is where he holds most of his fantasy value with 19 stolen bases.

August 28, 2008
Kazuo Matsui hit some soft toss in the batting cage with hitting coach Sean Berry on Wednesday and did some side-to-side agility drills, according to the Houston Chronicle. His back ailment is getting better, but he still isn’t expected to be activated from the DL until Monday in Chicago at the earliest. Matsui said, "That’s the plan to be able to play on Monday. The only concern is my speed and how much I’ll be able to run."

Our View:It looks like he should be back at some point next week, but his speed could be compromised, which is where he holds most of his fantasy value with 19 steals.

August 26, 2008
Kazuo Matsui (irritated disc) would be eligible to be activated from the DL on Thursday, according to the Houston Chronicle. But Manager Cecil Cooper isn't sure if he will activate him until rosters expand Monday. Cooper said, "Thursday’s his day, but I kind of doubt it. Probably Monday, if I had to pick a day."

Our View:Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues should pencil him back into the lineup for next week. He is hitting .285 with 49 runs scored and 19 stolen bases over 85 games.