Not a peep about the Astros?

[indifferent]

I'm not trying to incite here. If I was an Astros fan, I'd be insulted at no mention. I see a watch for the Nats to fall on their face, but I don't see the Stros being debated or even considered a true opponent.

 

Is this for real?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I'm not trying to incite here. If I was an Astros fan, I'd be insulted at no mention. I see a watch for the Nats to fall on their face, but I don't see the Stros being debated or even considered a true opponent.

 

Is this for real?

 

You don't see the thread talking about the Astros below? Just about every post I've seen recently regarding the WC race has been about catching the 'Stros.

[indifferent]

Sorry, cpat, and I appreciate your response to me. I saw the Philly/Hou post awhile back, but it seemed a cursory topic.

 

IMO, Houston seems the most likely team to win the wild card and it seems most (nationally as well) still discount them as the same team of the first 1/3 of the season. I also think they are more vulnerable to injuries than any wild card contender, but if they're healthy, they go far.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Sorry, cpat, and I appreciate your response to me. I saw the Philly/Hou post awhile back, but it seemed a cursory topic.

 

IMO, Houston seems the most likely team to win the wild card and it seems most (nationally as well) still discount them as the same team of the first 1/3 of the season. I also think they are more vulnerable to injuries than any wild card contender, but if they're healthy, they go far.

 

I'm interested to see how Pettitte does this second half. If he reverts at all to his numbers from a year ago(or even his career numbers), it's going to be difficult to sustain their hot streak with their offense, especially with Backe going down. They obviously could add a bat, so I'll have to reserve judgement on them until after the deadline.

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

Houston scares me. They always do. (Especially after they played dead last year only to rise up and whomp everyone).

 

That's why I don't talk about them.

[OldHappyCubFan]

My guess is they started their run too early this year. I predict the Astros melting down towards the end. They can't sustain a run for 60 games.

[Brian]

My guess is they started their run too early this year. I predict the Astros melting down towards the end. They can't sustain a run for 60 games.

 

Let's just hope we stay no more than 3-4 back and are able to get hot at that time. I have feeling those last 4 days in Houston will be HUGE.

[Outshined_One]

I'm curious to see how they hold up injuries-wise. Pettitte and Oswalt both have established injury histories and I'm hearing that Roger's back is not in very good shape these days.

 

Also, I'm rather surprised that Lidge's arm has not exploded yet.

[CubinNY]

Houston is getting fat on weak teams or playing decent teams who are slumping. It won't hold up. That written, I think they may end up with a better record than the Cubs, but still not make the playoffs.

[Blueheart05]

The Cubs have plenty of games left with the Astros including 7 of the last 9 games of the season. Plus, the Cubs play them August 15-17 in Houston. I'm sure the talk will increase... right now, the Cubs have to take care of their own business. Oh yeah, the Astros don't scare me. For all their winning, the Cubs are only 3 back.

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

The Cubs have plenty of games left with the Astros including 7 of the last 9 games of the season. Plus, the Cubs play them August 15-17 in Houston. I'm sure the talk will increase... right now, the Cubs have to take care of their own business. Oh yeah, the Astros don't scare me. For all their winning, the Cubs are only 3 back.

 

Those last few games could shape up to be a fight to the death. Kind of reminds me of the St. Louis series in 2003 when they came to town at the end of the year. I actually hope it comes down to us vs. them in that last week. It'd make for some great baseball. And it helps that the Stros are one of the Cubs bigger rivals.

[J.R.]

If I was an Astros fan, I'd be insulted at no mention.

 

I'm all for Astro fans being insulted.

[Jimy is a misspell]

.

 

Also, I'm rather surprised that Lidge's arm has not exploded yet.

 

Why, did Dusty Baker become the 'Stros manager? :lol:

[Jimy is a misspell]

Houston is getting fat on weak teams

 

I know, and we have the cubs still on the schedule too. :D

[CubinNY]

Houston is getting fat on weak teams

 

I know, and we have the cubs still on the schedule too. :D

 

I wish I could say you were trolling for an argument, but sadly I can't :D

[imb]

What? I think the Astros are just about the only team we care about right now.

[Jimy is a misspell]

This should be a fun stretch run again.

[Jimy is a misspell]

Houston is getting fat on weak teams

 

Yeah, but all that's about to stop as we have those pesky D-Backs next week. :wink:

[Jimy is a misspell]

The stats are 2 games old.

 

Now to the numbers and this time I mean it:

 

• The Astros are 40-17 since that 15-30 start. That's the best record in the majors over that stretch.

 

• They've got an amazing 2.94 ERA over this stretch, also the best in the big leagues.

 

• The 1914 Boston Braves are the only team in history to be 15 or more games under .500 at one point and then make the postseason, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

 

• At 34-14, the Astros have the best home record in the majors. They've won 19 of 21.

 

• Since August 23, the Astros are 52-14 at home for a .788 winning percentage. The Atlanta Braves are the last club with a 52-14 record in a 66 home-game stretch (1999-00).

 

• Did you say Minute Maid Park was a band box? The Astros home ERA of 3.01 is the best in ball.

 

• Houston leads the NL in runs this month with 139.

 

• The Astros rotation and bullpen lead the majors in July ERA. The Astros rotation owns a 2.34 ERA (44ER/169.1IP) in 26 July games with a 16-5 record in decisions by starters (club is 20-6 overall).

 

• Astros relievers have a 2.35 ERA (18ER/69IP) during the month.

 

• Astros starters have allowed two or fewer earned runs in 16 of the last 18 games dating back to July 8.

 

• The Astros bullpen has allowed only four earned runs in the last nine games, a span of 25.0 innings (1.44 ERA).

 

• Astros SS Adam Everett has made only two errors in his last 61 games.

[UMFan83]

The stats are 2 games old.

 

Now to the numbers and this time I mean it:

 

• The Astros are 40-17 since that 15-30 start. That's the best record in the majors over that stretch.

 

• They've got an amazing 2.94 ERA over this stretch, also the best in the big leagues.

 

• The 1914 Boston Braves are the only team in history to be 15 or more games under .500 at one point and then make the postseason, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

 

• At 34-14, the Astros have the best home record in the majors. They've won 19 of 21.

 

• Since August 23, the Astros are 52-14 at home for a .788 winning percentage. The Atlanta Braves are the last club with a 52-14 record in a 66 home-game stretch (1999-00).

 

• Did you say Minute Maid Park was a band box? The Astros home ERA of 3.01 is the best in ball.

 

• Houston leads the NL in runs this month with 139.

 

• The Astros rotation and bullpen lead the majors in July ERA. The Astros rotation owns a 2.34 ERA (44ER/169.1IP) in 26 July games with a 16-5 record in decisions by starters (club is 20-6 overall).

 

• Astros relievers have a 2.35 ERA (18ER/69IP) during the month.

 

• Astros starters have allowed two or fewer earned runs in 16 of the last 18 games dating back to July 8.

 

• The Astros bullpen has allowed only four earned runs in the last nine games, a span of 25.0 innings (1.44 ERA).

 

• Astros SS Adam Everett has made only two errors in his last 61 games.

 

Wow thats soooooooooooooooooooooooo interesting

 

Edit: ;)