***Official 2010 Astros Season Thread***

[Dr. Gonzo]

Here's hoping for mediocrity. :toast

[Dr. Gonzo]

Ok so they have signed a couple of pitchers and an over the hill 3rd baseman that can't hit for shit.

Sounds like Ed Wade. Anything less that 90 losses will be a successful season in my book.

[ATRAIN]

Brett Myers will be a good signing if he can get back into form. He is a good strikeout pitcher.

[leemajors]

wife beater! Boom, outta here. etc.

[Dr. Gonzo]

wife beater! Boom, outta here. etc.

At least he was accurate and got the hit. He didn't swing and miss. That's gotta count for something.

[ATRAIN]

At least he was accurate and got the hit. He didn't swing and miss. That's gotta count for something.

I dont give a shit what these mother fuckers do off the field, as long as they show up to play when we need them. I bet half of the league beats their wives, takes roids, drugs, rapes women, watching child porn etc...Point is we really dont know we are rooting for day in day out.

[TheProfessor]

Group interested in Astros identified (http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100112&content_id=7907974&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou)
Reportedly includes former USOC chief Schiller

HOUSTON -- One day after Astros owner Drayton McLane acknowledged he had granted a 30-day exclusive negotiating window to sell the team to a New York investment banking company, a report has identified the group as Great Court Capital.

According to a report by KRIV-TV in Houston, the New York-based company's effort is headed by lead negotiator Mark Isaacson and the group also includes former United States Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller.

"Dr. Schiller has known Drayton McLane a number of years, and he has nothing but the utmost respect for what he's done with the Astros and the Houston community," Joe Favorito, a spokesman for Schiller, said in a statement to MLB.com. "With regards to negotiations of a sale or a potential sale, it's not appropriate for us to comment."

McLane on Monday downplayed the agreement, saying it wasn't an indication a sale of the team was imminent and maintained he's not actively trying to sell the team. He said the exclusive negotiating window ends at the end of January.

"We've said from time to time people come to us, and they asked, 'If we can raise a certain amount of money, would you be interested in selling the Houston Astros?' And I said, 'Sure,' " McLane said Monday. "We gave them an exclusive window."

Schiller, 70, is the former president of Turner Sports, executive director and secretary general of the USOC and former commissioner of the Southeastern Conference.

McLane said he doesn't have any other parties currently interested in buying the team. Last month, he revealed he had a handshake agreement with Houston businessman Jim Crane following the 2008 season to sell the team, but said the deal fell through because of Crane's concerns about the economy.

McLane bought the Astros for $117 million in 1993 and has seen the franchise advance to the playoffs six times, including its first World Series berth in 2005. The Astros moved into Minute Maid Park in 2000 and last year celebrated their 10th season in the downtown ballpark. Forbes last year estimated the club is worth $445 million.

Last season, the Astros had a club-record payroll of around $107 million and finished in fifth place in the National League Central. McLane said this year's payroll will be around $95 million.

[Dr. Gonzo]

The road to .500 begins tomorrow!! :downspin::downspin::downspin:

[ATRAIN]

The road to .500 begins tomorrow!! :downspin::downspin::downspin:

shit if we are lucky!!

[djohn2oo8]

Here's to hoping that Chris Johnson and Tommy Manzella turn out to be studs

[ATRAIN]

Here's to hoping that Chris Johnson and Tommy Manzella turn out to be studs

Amen to that

[Dr. Gonzo]

I was a little disappointed that Castro didn't get called up, especially after the great Spring he had but I understand that he needs playing time instead of riding the pine behind JR fucking Towles.

[ATRAIN]

I was a little disappointed that Castro didn't get called up, especially after the great Spring he had but I understand that he needs playing time instead of riding the pine behind JR fucking Towles.

I dont see my Quintero is still on the roster.........HE SUCKS!!!! FUCKING TOWLES!!

[ATRAIN]

Towles is like the Jacque Reeves of baseball

[Dr. Gonzo]

Towles didn't so shit last season. He did have a good spring but I give it a month before he is called down to Round Rock again. I don't get Quintero either. The dude has absolutely no bat whatsoever.

[ATRAIN]

Towles didn't so shit last season. He did have a good spring but I give it a month before he is called down to Round Rock again. I don't get Quintero either. The dude has absolutely no bat whatsoever.

A month, I hope you are right because a month is TOOOO Long!! The guy cant play at the big league level. He seems scared up there. The only time he does good is during spring training or when he was a call up that wasnt going to lose his job. Q shouldnt even be a Major league player. My 11 year old nephew is better than that piece of crap.

[djohn2oo8]

:lol Yes quintero is such a shitty player. I remember I was at a game once, and the Astros were down 1 in the 9th, bases loaded with one out. The dumbass hits into a game ending double play

As for Towles, I would rather have Ausmus back than towles

[djohn2oo8]

And Castro shouldn't come up right away, he needs a little bit more seasoning, but when he does come up, he is going to be a stud. Possibly the next face of the franchise

[ATRAIN]

And Castro shouldn't come up right away, he needs a little bit more seasoning, but when he does come up, he is going to be a stud. Possibly the next face of the franchise

Yeah him Pence and Johnson

[symple19]

Looking forward to the game tonight, Stros' fans.

Giants have a new look lineup that has to produce better if they're to have any chance of getting into the playoffs.

Some things I'm looking forward to:

Where will Tim Lincecum's velocity be? There have been rumblings that he's lost a bit off his fastball.

Can Bowker/Derosa/Huff (all new starters) give the Giants some power in addition to Sandoval and Molina?

Is Oswalt healthy enough to pitch like the Roy we know so well? Will this be another injury plagued season?

Petey (Pedro Feliz) in an Astros jersey. Wonder where he'll hit in the order?

Will Affeldt and Wilson continue to be one of the better setup/closer combos in the NL?

I can't lie, other than Carlos Lee and Kaz Matsui, I don't really know shit about
Houston's other position players. Power? Speed? How's the Pen?

I love opening day, GO GIANTS!

[ATRAIN]

Yeah man I am looking foward to it but the team is rebuilding and got a lot younger. Berkman is still on the DL so Chris Johnson, our young 3rd base prospect made the roster. He shows a lot of promise. He hit 8 homers in spring training. He might not play though, which sucks. Pence will do what he does. Roy O should be back to better for but im afraid he will never be the stud he used to be but I still am hopeful. Our Catcher situation sucks as we have been discussing. Our Shortstop is a rookie but a bad ass defender but mediocre on the bat. Blum is taking over at 1st till Berk comes back and he sucks. We signed Pedro Feliz for 3rd base from Philly in the off season. Not great but not too bad either. Bourne will be in CF and he will get on base and steal a few. So if I were you guys I wouldnt be worried.

[djohn2oo8]

Michael "Golden Glove" Bourn....I hope he continues to improve

[ATRAIN]

We had a lot of good young guys in camp this year and im not sure who even made the opening day roster yet, havent checked.

[symple19]

Yeah man I am looking foward to it but the team is rebuilding and got a lot younger. Berkman is still on the DL so Chris Johnson, our young 3rd base prospect made the roster. He shows a lot of promise. He hit 8 homers in spring training. He might not play though, which sucks. Pence will do what he does. Roy O should be back to better for but im afraid he will never be the stud he used to be but I still am hopeful. Our Catcher situation sucks as we have been discussing. Our Shortstop is a rookie but a bad ass defender but mediocre on the bat. Blum is taking over at 1st till Berk comes back and he sucks.We signed Pedro Feliz for 3rd base from Philly in the off season. Not great but not too bad either. Bourne will be in CF and he will get on base and steal a few. So if I were you guys I wouldnt be worried.

I know Pedro pretty well since he was a longtime Giant. He's still capable,IMO, of being a 15-18 hr / 65-85 RBI type of guy. The problem with him at the plate is, as it always has been, swinging at bad pitches/striking out. Can still be clutch with the bat, however, as he proved with the Phils in the WS. He's excellent with the glove and has a cannon for an arm, so defense won't be a problem. He's also capable of playing multiple positions, in case the Johnson kid hits really well and forces his way into the lineup.

Hate to see Lance being out for so long, hope he gets back in the lineup soon.

Always liked Oswalt. Timmy gets compared to him a lot. Nothing better than watching two top-notch starters going at it. Although I would love to see the Giants score a bunch of runs, I'd be just as happy to watch a pitchers duel tonight.

Good luck on the season for your 'Stros, ATRAIN

[ATRAIN]

I know Pedro pretty well since he was a longtime Giant. He's still capable,IMO, of being a 15-18 hr / 65-85 RBI type of guy. The problem with him at the plate is, as it always has been, swinging at bad pitches/striking out. Can still be clutch with the bat, however, as he proved with the Phils in the WS. He's excellent with the glove and has a cannon for an arm, so defense won't be a problem. He's also capable of playing multiple positions, in case the Johnson kid hits really well and forces his way into the lineup.

Hate to see Lance being out for so long, hope he gets back in the lineup soon.

Always liked Oswalt. Timmy gets compared to him a lot. Nothing better than watching two top-notch starters going at it. Although I would love to see the Giants score a bunch of runs, I'd be just as happy to watch a pitchers duel tonight.

Good luck on the season for your 'Stros, ATRAIN


You too man

and a pitcher duel would be sweet tonight.

[djohn2oo8]

McClane is such a dumb fuck, but I guess his old and senile ass can't see that Kaz Matsui isn't worth a shit

[Dr. Gonzo]

I found it amusing that one of the big compliments for Matsui during the spring was his ability to draw a walk more often. It's fine to draw walks but being second in the lineup I would rather see more base hits than staring at pitches trying to draw walks.

Strive for .500!!!

[djohn2oo8]

what a bunch of bums....Drayton, break a leg!!!! And i mean that!!!

[Dr. Gonzo]

I like how Drayton credits Ed Wade for building the Phillies championship team. I guess he didn't realize Wade was fired from the Phillies for bullshit trades and signing aging players to large contracts. Ed Wade is shit as a GM and the 15 million dollar deal they gave Lyon is proof.

[djohn2oo8]

I like how Drayton credits Ed Wade for building the Phillies championship team. I guess he didn't realize Wade was fired from the Phillies for bullshit trades and signing aging players to large contracts. Ed Wade is shit as a GM and the 15 million dollar deal they gave Lyon is proof.

And Drayton is shit as an owner....He puts them on a budget, because he allowed spending on unnecessary postions, and allowed the farm system to be gutted.

[Dr. Gonzo]

It could be worse for us. We could be Rangers fans.

[djohn2oo8]

It could be worse for us. We could be Rangers fans.

The Rangers have steady management. We don't. An old, patched up team is not gonna win. Either go all in, or rebuild, you can't have it both ways. And this game really pissed me off

[Dr. Gonzo]

Yeah they can't get anything going. This is pretty much what I expected though.

[djohn2oo8]

I change my mind. They NEED Castro to come up

[djohn2oo8]

At least Manzella's lookin good

[Dr. Gonzo]

I was impressed with Gervacio. His delivery is a little strange but he looked good.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Win or lose I'm just glad to be watching some Astros baseball!

[djohn2oo8]

Astros = Pussies, can't score 1 run off of Zito....I hope they go 0-162, fuck McLame

[Dr. Gonzo]

Very sad effort. It's depressing seeing the ball park empty on the second game of the season.

[djohn2oo8]

Very sad effort. It's depressing seeing the ball park empty on the second game of the season.

Sends a big "fuck you" to Drayton...

[Dr. Gonzo]

0-4

The only winless team in the majors.

[coyotes_geek]

0-7

the only winless team in the majors.

fify.

[ATRAIN]

WE suck

[Dr. Gonzo]

It's good to have Astros baseball back!!

[florige]

It could be worse for us. We could be Rangers fans.


Or worst yet Orioles fans. :bang

[florige]

WE suck


Nah I'm pretty sure we suck worse than you guys. We are a whopping 1-6. :rolleyes A whole game better whoooopeeee!

[florige]

Then on top of everything else, our homerific sportstalk station tried to rationalize things by bringing up the fact that we aren't the worst team in baseball because we have "A" win. :rolleyes Dude I guarantee if the Astros played us they would sweep the shit out of us.

[Dr. Gonzo]

The Astros did have a tough first 3 series. They started with the Giants, Phillies and then the Cards. That's no excuse though, they could have won at least 1 game.

[IronMexican]

Apparently not. Dodgers are looking like they will win. Still, only 3-4 and 2 choke jobs by the pen.

[LakerHater]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/TSB/Pujols_Terminates_Rodriguez.gif

[yavozerb]

Best thing to happen in SA with baseball are all ranger games are shown...Anybody wanna go when the senators visit houston? Should be good times. :lmao

[ATRAIN]

Best thing to happen in SA with baseball are all ranger games are shown...Anybody wanna go when the senators visit houston? Should be good times. :lmao

huh?

[djohn2oo8]

Drayton should just sell the fucking team already, because his incompetence is on full display. Blow up the team, trade Oswalt, Wandy, Berkman, because that fatass of a slob Carlos Lee is happy being less than mediocre, so he won't want to go anywhere. And trade Pence too, cuz he swings at everything! I now know what a Clippers fan feels like.

[djohn2oo8]

They need to fire Sean Berry from the hitting coach position, and Bring in Jeff Bagwell for that spot. Also, Bring in Biggio as a bench coach

[ATRAIN]

LOL like I was telling a buddy of mine. Drayton fucked us up a few years ago and now the aftershocks are coming in full force. He traded all our young talent in order to "re-load" and now we re rebuilding from scratch. He set us back at least 5 years if not more.

[ATRAIN]

I agree with trading Berkman and Roy and see what we can get with them. No use keeping them anymore cause we arent going to do shit at this point. I dont agree about Pence, he just needs a good hitting coach so he doesnt chase pitches. Lee should be done after his contract is over (THANK GOD)!!

[djohn2oo8]

I think they have a chance to go 0-162

[ATRAIN]

I think they have a chance to go 0-162

So far so good :lol

[coyotes_geek]

Here's something to feel good about. While the big league club looks like it's the worst in baseball, fanhouse.com only ranks the Astros minor league system as the second worst in baseball. So there's hope for the future!

[ATRAIN]

Here's something to feel good about. While the big league club looks like it's the worst in baseball, fanhouse.com only ranks the Astros minor league system as the second worst in baseball. So there's hope for the future!

:lol

[Dr. Gonzo]

Just wait until Wade fucks up the farm system after signing Fred McGriff and Joe Carter to 80 million dollar contracts.

[djohn2oo8]

The bright side is Castro will be here soon

[Dr. Gonzo]

I now know what a Clippers fan feels like.

What a bullshit exaggeration. The Clippers have NEVER been relevant. The Astros had a nice stretch from the late 90's to about 3 seasons ago where they were always a good team. There is gonna be a few down years but you can't talk dumb shit like that. Being a Houston sports fan you should be used to rooting for a team that almost gets there but never quite does.

[Dr. Gonzo]

This was a disappointing game. They keep the Cards to only 2 runs but only score one themselves. Carlos Lee is shit. They should send his ass back down to AAA for a couple of weeks to teach his dumb ass a lesson. Hopefully tomorrow Bud Norris can take his double chin and 10+ ERA into the game and shut out the faggot Cards.


Fuck I HATE the Cards.

[Horry For 3!]

Well maybe the Stros can get a W against the Cubs.

[EricB]

This was a disappointing game. They keep the Cards to only 2 runs but only score one themselves. Carlos Lee is shit. They should send his ass back down to AAA for a couple of weeks to teach his dumb ass a lesson. Hopefully tomorrow Bud Norris can take his double chin and 10+ ERA into the game and shut out the faggot Cards.


Fuck I HATE the Cards.


Hate?

Really? :) :lol

[ATRAIN]

Finally a fucking win!!

[Dr. Gonzo]

Hate?

Really? :) :lol

I've always hated the Cards. This goes back to the Ozzy Smith days and his fruity little back flip.

[Dr. Gonzo]

I almost guessed it. Bud Norris would've shut out the Cards if it wasn't the fat fuck dropping a routine fly.

[Melmart1]

Dropped a routine fly? Are you talking about Carlos Lee? I hate that lazy bastard, he has been doing nothing except showing up to collect paychecks even when he briefly played for the Rangers awhile back.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Yeah Carlos Lee is a worthless bastard. He is batting .086 so far this season. Doesn't hustle for shit and has 100 million dollar deal? Stupid ass Drayton McLane. :pctoss

[Melmart1]

I honestly didn't realize he was still under contract with Houston till I read this thread. I wouldn't wish that bastard on anyone, except maybe the Yankees. The silver lining for Rangers fans is that we got Nelson Cruz in the Lee trade as well. I hope you guys get some kind of similar silver lining.

[djohn2oo8]

I honestly didn't realize he was still under contract with Houston till I read this thread. I wouldn't wish that bastard on anyone, except maybe the Yankees. The silver lining for Rangers fans is that we got Nelson Cruz in the Lee trade as well. I hope you guys get some kind of similar silver lining.

The bad thing about it is that Drayton gave the fatass a no trade clause

[Horry For 3!]

Bud Norris :tu 5 IP 0 ER 9 K W

[florige]

Wow this almost looks identical to the Orioles board here in Baltimore just with different names. I wonder if we play you guys this season? That would be a gem I bet.

[djohn2oo8]

Wow this almost looks identical to the Orioles board here in Baltimore just with different names. I wonder if we play you guys this season? That would be a gem I bet.

lol, Orioles would win. Surprisingly, before the season started we knew we would have problems with pitching and the offense. The pitching has been better than expected, we couldn't have dreamed of the pure suckage of the offense

[djohn2oo8]

Bud Norris :tu 5 IP 0 ER 9 K W

He definitely has the stuff to be a star. And Castro needs to be up NOW!!!

[Dr. Gonzo]

I heard the funniest thing on the news yesterday. "The Astros' win streak is halted at one."

I lol'd

[florige]

lol, Orioles would win. Surprisingly, before the season started we knew we would have problems with pitching and the offense. The pitching has been better than expected, we couldn't have dreamed of the pure suckage of the offense



I don't know about that one. Its amazing how earily similiar our teams are. Both fanbases pretty much hate the owner. Our records are damn near identical. And our pitching hasn't been that bad this season outside of that bum Mike Gonzalez. Our offense has been nothing short of atrocious. It sucks because everyone here came into the season with high expectations. Hell the way we look we may win 30 games.


Steven you wanna make a side bet on who loses the most games this year? lol

[Dr. Gonzo]

2 in a row!!!

[Biggems]

2 game winning streak.......watch out Yankees....the Stros are coming for you...see you in October...hehehehe

[beallionaire]

The road to .500 begins tomorrow!! :downspin::downspin::downspin:


we can get to .500...its gonna be a bitch but we got this

[beallionaire]

2 game winning streak.......watch out Yankees....the Stros are coming for you...see you in October...hehehehe


haha thats what im talkin about

[djohn2oo8]

The pitching is there, just gotta get the bats going (Carlos Lee)

[ATRAIN]

we can get to .500...its gonna be a bitch but we got this

Yeah we can get there but its going to take some work.

[Dr. Gonzo]

The pitching is there, just gotta get the bats going (Carlos Lee)

That bastard is useless. They should ship his ass to Round Rock until he gets his swing back.

[ATRAIN]

Yeah we had good bats in ST but now they are quiet. Chris Johnson needs to play everyday and Lee needs to get cut.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Looks like we got ourselves a winning streak!

[ATRAIN]

Looks like we got ourselves a winning streak!

Yeah good to have Puma back. 2 come from behind victories.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Berkman already has more RBIs than that fat fuck.

[ATRAIN]

Berkman already has more RBIs than that fat fuck.

:lol

hey that fat fuck hit a double yesterday.....then again that same hit would have maybe been a triple for anyone else on the team :bang

[djohn2oo8]

Even though we have some shitty ass players on the team, Mills seems to be a decent manager, time will tell

4-9, oh yeah, on a winning streak now to .500 :wow

[Dr. Gonzo]

5-9

It looks like this team likes playing from behind.

[ATRAIN]

4 in a row

[djohn2oo8]

On the way to .500!!!

[Dr. Gonzo]

Carlos Lee got his first RBI of the season. He is batting a whopping .145 so far. He is well worth the money.

[ATRAIN]

Carlos Lee got his first RBI of the season. He is batting a whopping .145 so far. He is well worth the money.

He is cheaper than Big Papi and at this point has done more lol but thats not saying much :lol

[Dr. Gonzo]

They have won 8 of their last 10 and are now only 3 games back of the Cards. I don't know what it is but I think they are doing pretty well.

[ATRAIN]

They have won 8 of their last 10 and are now only 3 games back of the Cards. I don't know what it is but I think they are doing pretty well.

It started before Berkman but since he has been back things have been coming together. Pitching has done well and bats are waking up. Only 3 games back......wow.

[ATRAIN]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/gameflash/2010/04/25/29316_recap.html


Astros complete sweep of Pirates with 10-3 win
HOUSTON(AP) The Houston Astros have gone from baseball's last winless team to one of its best.

Lance Berkman hit his first home run, Carlos Lee and Pedro Feliz drove in two runs apiece and the Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 10-3 victory on Sunday.

The Astros have won eight of 10 games after losing their first eight. A difficult early schedule was a big factor in the rough start - they faced San Francisco, Philadelphia and St. Louis in the first three series.

Houston's starting pitching has been reliable from the beginning, but the offense is producing now that Berkman is back after missing the first two weeks with a knee injury. The Astros averaged 1.75 runs in their first eight games, and 4.6 in their last 10.

``I think we have as good a team as anybody in the National League right now,'' Berkman said. ``But you have to be sharp when you play those teams, or you're going to get beat. We weren't sharp and we got beat. Now, we're back together, everybody's here, everybody's healthy and we're playing well. We just need to maintain it.''

Brett Myers (1-1) allowed 11 singles and struck out six in six innings and Michael Bourn tied a single-game career high with three steals.

Charlie Morton (0-4) gave up five runs and five hits in three innings for the Pirates, who've lost six in a row after a 7-5 start.

Morton has allowed 24 earned runs in 13 1-3 innings this season, but the offense was also misfiring on Sunday. The Pirates had 14 hits and stranded nine runners.

``When you get down big, it emphasizes how tough it is to score runs,'' Pittsburgh manager John Russell said. ``We did start to swing the bat well, and I hope we can build off that. Now, we need to be able to swing with guys in scoring position.''

Garrett Jones , Ryan Doumit and Andy LaRoche singled in the second inning to give Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead. Myers then fanned Morton for his 1,000th career strikeout.

Myers didn't think the milestone was a big deal - especially since it came against a pitcher.

``I really wish it was somebody else, but oh well,'' Myers said. ``It took a lot of guys to get there.''

Berkman led off the Houston half of the second with a homer to left. It was Berkman's 314th career home run, tying him with Reggie Smith for fifth all-time among switch hitters.

Feliz singled later in the inning, stole second and scored on J.R. Towles' single to put Houston up 2-1. The Astros stole six bases, their highest total since stealing seven in a May 2006 game against Washington.

``We're kind of working on it all the way around,'' Bourn said. ``We're looking better out there, putting everything together and winning games.''

The Astros loaded the bases with one out in the third. Bourn scored on a fielder's choice before Feliz drove a two-run single to center for a 5-1 lead. Feliz had five RBIs in the series.

Brian Bass relieved Morton for the Houston half of the fourth and walked Bourn and Jeff Keppinger with one out. Pittsburgh's pitchers gave up eight walks.

Lee then found the gap with a liner to right-center. He slid into third, Bobby Crosby 's relay throw skipped away from LaRoche and Lee was awarded home for an 8-1 lead.

The Pirates loaded the bases and added a run in the sixth, but Myers got Aki Iwamura on a groundout to end the threat.

Mills replaced Myers with Chris Sampson for the seventh. Myers threw 91 pitches and wasn't happy with the decision.

``I didn't feel like I was tired or anything like that,'' Myers said. ``I wanted to stay in there, but it was probably a good time to get me a break there and not let me throw 100 pitches every time I go out there, and be fresh for the next one.''

With the game out of hand, Mills wanted to get some of his relievers work.

``He goes, 'I'm a 120-pitch pitcher,''' Mills said. ``I said, 'Well, thanks. We only need 90 today.' That didn't go over too well.''

Houston scored two runs in the seventh off left-hander Brian Burres . Tommy Manzella drove in the first with a double to right and Burres yielded a bases-loaded walk to Keppinger to make it 10-2.

Jeff Clement doubled and scored in the eighth against Tim Byrdak , the first run allowed by the Astros' bullpen in 12 1-3 innings.

[Dr. Gonzo]

lol astros

[Dr. Gonzo]

Youngsters look pretty good. Six game win streak since the first big trade. Those boys are showing some spunk.

[Trainwreck2100]

lol a four page season

[Dr. Gonzo]

We are a dedicated fan base.

[Dr. Gonzo]

7 game streak.

interesting

18 runs without Berkman.

interesting

[crc21209]

The Astros do this every year damn it..:lol. They suck complete ass at the beginning of the season, then go on a mini-streak...somewhat get back into a race, and then fold again...:td. :lol

[EricB]

Except they aren't in any race at all.

[Melmart1]

This is one way for the Astros to become nationally relevant again:

http://mashable.com/2010/08/11/bo-the-bailer-basebal/

[Spurminator]

Could that guy be any douchier?

[EricB]

He spoke so incoherently it made me wonder what she was doing with him based on intelligence alone...

[Spurminator]

4-game sweep in Philadelphia? Are you shitting me?

[Dr. Gonzo]

The youngsters are doing well.

[Dr. Gonzo]

At times.

[DesignatedT]

stros looking better. The effort is definitely there now.

[Mister Sinister]

Well hot fuckin' damn.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Two shutouts in a row against the Cards.

Nice showing these past couple of weeks.

[EricB]

Yeah the Cards have folded the tent up and gone home for the year.

Very dissapointing year.

Stros should be hopefull for next year. a few smart additions here and there, guys like Happ Rodriguez and others will be solid team next year.

[RedsLakers24]

Good Job Stros, helping out the Reds

[EricB]

The Cardinals by stepping on their dicks and not beating teams they should is what helped the fucking Reds.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Anything less that 90 losses will be a successful season in my book.

:tu

87 losses and a young promising team that plays hard. No more lazy Berkman or heartless Oswalt. If they would have dumped Lee this would have been an incredible. Nice season and here's hoping for improvement from the youngsters.

[EricB]

Heartless Oswalt?

Man you guys are ruthless.

[Dr. Gonzo]

He quit on the Astros at the beginning of the season. Fuck him.