Wed 2/8/12 11:35 AM

Astros' general manager Jeff Luhnow said Wednesday that the team's closer spot is wide open. As it should be. Brandon Lyon (shoulder) and David Carpenter are the leading candidates for the gig, but other relievers like Wilton Lopez could also be in the mix. Astros' manager Brad Mills will likely settle on a closer by the end of spring training, but we suspect this could be an area of flux during the season.