Jose Altuve, Jason Castro and Collin McHugh chuckled and shrugged their shoulders Saturday when a fan asked them which Astros player would replace Hank Conger’s famous robot dance moves. It’s unclear if Max Stassi can duplicate the beloved backup catcher’s robot, but he realizes this upcoming spring training will be crucial.
Stassi might be the early favorite to replace Conger, who was traded to the Rays last month for cash considerations.
Stassi, 24, has had brief cameos in the majors since he was promoted straight from Class AA Corpus Christi to the majors to make his debut in 2013.