In order to keep things lively and fresh, we're hoping you'll stop by pretty regularly and let's us know what you thought of the game, other people's comments (our own included), or whether or not you think that Roy O and Peavy have a Broke Back Mountain thing going on? So speak up, lambast us and others, or tell us how your day was.
Stephen's Game One Thoughts:
Well, one game down and 161 to go. I guess that line drive got to Roy and that Peavy must have been in the cage all off-season. We didn't produce offensively, we tried to muscle the ball in cool, sea air...the worst time to play that game. Bourn was sensational in both frames of the innings. One has to imagine that Pence, Berkman, and Lee will come around, and with a speed threat like that who draws walks off the reigning Cy-Young, I'm psyched. Also, Miguel was impressive in the same both of the frames mind-set.
Our defense was pretty stout, which is good, because we all heard about how bad it was during the spring. There's not a lot to complain/worry about...outside of the fact that that the Open Day Games are the most hyper-critically-analyzed games of the season.
As the say..."We'll get 'em next time boys."...Right?
BOLD PREDICTION OF THE DAY: Backe takes advantage of Petco's dimensions and his fly ball tendencies, allowing Pence and Bourn shag flies all night. Astros manage to beat up on Chris Young early...Astros win.
Evan's useless two cents:
AND: Citing the PGA as precedence, MLB allows Carlos Lee to utilize a golf cart to further mobilize himself in the outfield.
Evan's slightly more useful two cents:
Fox Sports Southwest has the Rangers game on tonight instead of the Astros. So, I'll probably stand outside my window covered in tin foil, and hope to get some reception from Houston...or I'll be pouring over Yahoo!'s stattracker to keep up with the game. Today and in future I will try to make some comments on here during the game, and you all should do the same. Be my eyes and/or ears. It'll be fun, and it will keep me from from developing a rash due to prolonged exposure to pseudo-metals.
Also: if anyone has a suggestion for us- something you'd like us to take a look at, an interesting blog, a Richard Justice article from the Chronicle that is ridiculous, or anything baseball related, comment on it. We check the blog with great regularity, so odds are you'll get a response from one of us pretty quickly. Did you just think of a useful trade that could benefit the team? Comment on it. Everybody can join in on the discussion- it'll keep things interesting.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Let's Keep it Fresh
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3 comments:
I second Steve-o's observation of a Peavy/Roy O Brokeback during the offseason. The whole 'we're just a couple rednecks that like to hunt' thing is just a front.
Anywho with offensive production like we'd be in for a very long summer, and I'd be hardpressed to not start a countdown to the (gulp) Texans training camp. Although with the bats we have, hopefully, thats not gonna be the case.
I'm liking Bourn, I think he's about halfway already to tying the total number of stolen bases that the 'Stros have had in the past 2 years.
This looks like a last place team.
Hardly.
Keep in mind the fact that we just faced off against two of the best pitchers in the NL last year, in the worst hitters park in all of MLB. Further it was night time, mid 50's, and it was of course dense sea air. If ever there were things that were going to fell an offense, it's all those factors. Which of course is the danger of constructing a team like we have.
There were several balls that should have gone out, or found gaps and not the infield. The hits and runs will come. Michael Bourn has been impressive, and it's hard to believe that Pence, Berkman, and Lee won't pick up the pace. While it's certainly to early to say things will go great, I get the feeling things are going to be a lot better than finishing at the bottom.
Also, can we get a name anonymous?
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