Astros Updates

[Nconroe]

well, Astros seem to be having a fire sale - Pence and Bourne may both get to playoffs this year, so good luck to them. I thought both were better than average, having good years, close to All-Star level, just overall pitching is very weak this year for Astros.

see what else, perhaps two pitchers - Rodriguez, and Myers still to be traded.

http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros...-the-playoffs/

Who knows, maybe Lee to AL as DH? hope, hope.

Keppinger already went to Giants, so he may be in playoffs as well.
http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros...th-for-altuve/

And the sale to Crane is still waiting, perhaps till Aug. 18, and maybe to go to AL? hmm

And then rebuilding begins it seems
http://houston.cbslocal.com/2011/07/...e-is-on-track/

Astros's likely to have their worst record ever this year, not surprizing with all the changes and poor pitching results.

[HPF Bob]

What are you complaining about? We have the best AA team money can buy.

Perhaps the grand plan is to fold the Astros and move the Rays to Houston. That way, they can be the AL team Bud Selig and Nolan Ryan wants and the thankless Tampa fans will get what they deserve. The only question is which other team is getting the hook. Oakland, maybe?

[Arky]

If they make Crane take us in the American League, I'm going to be really, really mad for a long, long time...

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Arky

If they make Crane take us in the American League, I'm going to be really, really mad for a long, long time...

I'll be really, really mad for a short time and then find something else to do over the summer.

Bud Selig has been a disaster for fans (yet a godsend for owners). Sadly I am a fan, not an owner.

[Nconroe]

Did you see Astros beat the Astros North/Phillies 5-1 last night. And holding on a record setting loss season with what, 15 games to go. Poor Oswalt.

Not sure I care if Astros are in AL or NL in future, they have shifted around before. I would like to see the sale deal done, so perhaps Crane can bring in some good pitchers for next years team to give us a little hope things will improve back to playoff form sooner rather than latter.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Did you see Astros beat the Astros North/Phillies 5-1 last night. And holding on a record setting loss season with what, 15 games to go. Poor Oswalt.

Not sure I care if Astros are in AL or NL in future, they have shifted around before. I would like to see the sale deal done, so perhaps Crane can bring in some good pitchers for next years team to give us a little hope things will improve back to playoff form sooner rather than latter.

Crane's going to cut the payroll in half, dude; he's not bringing in anybody.

[HPF Bob]

Yeah, much of the money is borrowed so Crane is going to build the team on the cheap to start with.

Here's the latest I'e had to say about this:

http://www.astrosdaily.com/column/11109090317fan.html

[Foo'ball Fool]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Did you see Astros beat the Astros North/Phillies 5-1 last night. And holding on a record setting loss season with what, 15 games to go. Poor Oswalt.

Not sure I care if Astros are in AL or NL in future, they have shifted around before. I would like to see the sale deal done, so perhaps Crane can bring in some good pitchers for next years team to give us a little hope things will improve back to playoff form sooner rather than latter.

The Astros have never played as part of the AL. There have been division realignments a couple of times over the years. I kinda felt sorry for Roy O, too. It seemed he could never get run support when he played here. Ironic, isn't it?