Of course not. That’s ridiculous. Why would anyone even suggest that?
Oh, that’s right, the 0-7 start.
The fewest runs scored in either league.
Lance Berkman’s bum knee and the realization that he won’t get off the DL soon.
Nagging worries about Roy O and his so-so record last year.
A lineup filled with older players on the downward arcs of their careers.
A tight-fisted owner who is unlikely to stick a crowbar in his wallet for a big-time free agent.
… Still. It can’t last forever.
Hey, the Pirates are in the same division. A good high school squad could beat them.
Eventually, another team is going to have an off night, and everything will click for the ‘Stros. If both things happen in the same game – bingo, you’re looking at a win.
There’s also the slim possibility of a forfeit.
One way or another, the W column is going to get a number in it. I think.
I can say this for sure. There is no way the Astros lose tonight. You can take it to the bank and bet the ranch on it.
Why? ‘Cause they don’t play until Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Will the Astros go 0-162?
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Everyone wins 40 games and loses 40 games; it's the middle 82 that are up in the air.
To defend them a little, they've played the Giants who are on a pitching and offensive tear, the reigning NL champ Phillie's and currently waiting on the second of three at St. Louis against what is a top 5 pitching rotation and only the best hitter in the game right now in Pujols. Are they in trouble? Definitely. Berkman coming back in a week or two will help, but they need to start pitching and hitting or they might very well go 60-102 this year.
There is a rumor that owner Drayton McLane is looking to dump his 92% share of the team and is keeping payrolls down to make the team seem more enticing for the new ownership. If this is the case, he is doing a bang-up job. If not, he needs to get some bullpen and late-inning pitching help and bolster the lineup with some fresh bats. It may be time for Jason Castro to make the jump from Triple-A Round Rock to get some offense out of the catching spot, and Tommy Manzella is not a long-term answer at shortstop in the NL Central, with it's collective offensive prowess and playing in such a hitter-friendly home field.
Dear Tom and Steve:
YAWN.
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