Dang If the Astros Aren't Making It Interesting

[Farmer Jim]

Astros just beat St. Louis and Chicago has lost to Cincy. San Francisco is ahead 6-3 over San Diego in the 5th. So, it looks like Chicago is up by only 1/2 game over Houston and San Francisco. Might be a Wild Card Race instead of a Penant Race, but it's pretty exciting and is going to make these last few games a lot of fun to watch.
GO STROS!!

[Drew_Smoke]

I am not foolish enough to believe that the 'Stros will win it all, but as long as the cubs stay home I'll be happy. Resign Beltran at all costs, get Clemens to return, hope Wade Miller and Andy Pettite rebound and I like our chances in '05. Nice knowing ya Jeff kent.

[troy merrill]

Originally Posted by Angler2407

Nice knowing ya Jeff kent.

He did allright this year. We certainly have used his bat. He had quite a few big hits this year. But, nice knowing ya Jeff Kent.

[Drew_Smoke]

I don't care for him too much. He's kinda snotty and earlier this year I saw him get nailed at second on an easy double for not hustling....

[NaClH2O]

Did you hear that the Cubs have suggested that the Cardinals aren't trying to beat the Astros? That is one of the dumbest things I've heard all year. The Cubs don't need to be worrying about how other teams are playing. They just need to make sure that quit losing 2 of 3 to teams like the Mets down the stretch. The Mets!! After hearing about this, and since they lost to the Reds, I'm not worried about the Cubs. They are imploding. What was all that talk about Dusty Baker being a great manager? And the Giants have a tough schedule the rest of the way, but they have the X factor in Bonds. It is no longer a wise move to always walk him. The guys behind him have finally been driving him in, which they weren't doing enough of earlier in the season. I still like the Astros chances, though, especially if they can get win number 19 for the Rocket tonight. They just need to get him a couple more runs than he's had in his last two starts.

Even if Houston misses out on the postseason, who would have thought we would even be talking like this a month or so ago? You can't fault them for giving it their all down the stretch, even though they underachieved during the middle of the season. And how nice is it to see Carlos Beltran play? He's throwing guys out at third, at home, hitting triples, doing somersaults and should soon be only the third or fourth guy to be part of the 40/40 club. He's a complete player and is probably the smoothest runner I've seen in baseball. He barely looks like he's trying, but he's actually flying. Watching him leg out a triple is an absolute joy to watch. I just hope he's seen enough of Houston and likes the Astros enough to stay for a few more years.

[TPD]

The last time we let a 100 RBI guy go we had our worst season in years (Moises Alou). If we sign Beltran, fine. Kent can go. If not, I think we should keep Kent for one more year. I know he is kind of a ***** but he is also a professional. Plus he will probably give us a hometown discount. Anyone who has a ranch in Texas can't be all bad.

No matter what happens, the Astros have come back has been tremendous fun. If we can just win 4 more...........

GO STROS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[troy merrill]

Originally Posted by TPD

Anyone who has a ranch in Texas can't be all bad.

Rememebr the 3-2 ranch? Mitch the Wild Thing Williams? LOL!

[Drew_Smoke]

Mitch was wack...

Did everyone see Beltran do that flip when he threw that guy out at home last night

[baitkiller]

I saw the flip. WOW! What an effort! But the hometown call by the home plate umpire was the best part of the play. Dude was safe, I don't care which foot he touched home plate with. LOL With the Cubs imploding, and LA and SF playing each other th'e Stros have a legitimate shot.


Agree with the above, See ya Kent.

Go Astros!

[Drew_Smoke]

Cubs 1 Reds 1 Middle of the 7th

Corky Sosa hit a bomb with two men on in the 4th. I missed who but one Red made a huge catch in the ivy. Po' Ol' Sammy Steroid looked like he was gonna cry...