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  • ncksmth10
    Rookie
    • Feb 2010
    • 51

    #1

    Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)



    Game: MLB The Show 2011
    Team: Houston Astros
    Season Length: 162 Games
    Rosters: Official OS Minors
    Difficulty/Sliders: Allstar/Default (with a few minor changes)
    (also kind of copying the layout of Mr. Franchise's dynasty from a while ago, I hope thats ok.)

    Following a dismal season in which the 'Stros found themselves near the cellar of the NL Central, not many changes were made to the team to help plan for the future. The roster is littered with aging veterans and unproven young players for the 2011 season.

    In 2011, however, the team looks to make a magical run towards the post season, relying on the bats of Carlos Lee and Hunter Pence, and the arms of Wandy Rodriguez, and Brett Myers.

    If things don't go the Astros way by the time the trading deadline rolls around, look for them to ship away top performers for young prospects as they turn to the future.
    "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas
  • ncksmth10
    Rookie
    • Feb 2010
    • 51

    #2
    Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)



    Projected Lineup
    CF Michael Bourn- .265 BA, .341 OBP, .346 SLG, 2 HR, 32 RBI, 52 SB, in 2010
    RF Hunter Pence- .282 BA, .325 OBP, .461 SLG, 25 HR, 91 RBI, 18 SB, in 2010
    3B Chris Johnson- .308 BA, .337 OBP, .481 SLG, 11 HR, 52 RBI, 3 SB, in 2010
    LF Carlos Lee- .246 BA, .291 OBP, .417 SLG, 24 HR, 89 RBI, 3 SB, in 2010
    1B Brett Wallace- .222 BA, .296 OBP, .319 SLG, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 0 SB, in 2010
    2B Bill Hall- .247 BA, .316 OBP, .456 SLG, 18 HR, 46 RBI, 9 SB, in 2010
    SS Clint Barmes- .235 BA, .305 OBP, .351 SLG, 8 HR, 50 RBI, 3 SB, in 2010
    C Jason Castro- .205 BA, .286 OBP, .287 SLG, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 0 SB, in 2010
    Projected Bench
    OF Jeff Keppinger- .288 BA, .351 OBP, .393 SLG, 6 HR, 59 RBI, 4 SB, in 2010
    OF Jason Michaels- .253 BA, .310 OBP, .468 SLG, 8 HR, 26 RBI, 0 SB, in 2010
    C Humberto Quintero- .234 BA, .262 OBP, .317 SLG, 4 HR, 20 RBI, 0 SB, in 2010
    SS Angel Sanchez- .280 BA, .316 OBP, .348 SLG, 0 HR, 25 RBI, 0 SB, in 2010
    IF Tommy Manzella-.225 BA, .267 OBP, .264 SLG, 1 HR, 21 RBI, 0 SB, in 2010


    Projected Starting Rotation
    1. Wandy Rodriguez- 11-12, 3.60 ERA, 178 SO in 2010
    2. Brett Myers- 14-8, 3.14 ERA, 180 SO
    3. JA Happ- 5-4, 3.75 ERA, 61 SO in 2010
    4. Bud Norris- 9-10, 4.92 ERA, 158 SO in 2010
    5. Nelson Figueroa- 5-3, 3.22 ERA, 58 SO in 2010
    Projected Bullpen
    LR Wesley Wright- 1-2, 5.73 ERA, 29 SO in 2010
    RP Jeff Fulchino- 5.51 ERA, 46 SO in 2010
    RP Mark Melancon- 3.12 ERA, 19 SO in 2010
    RP Enerio Del Rosario- 20.25 ERA, 1 SO in 2010
    SU Alberto Arias- 3.35 ERA, 39 SO in 2009
    SU Samuel Gervacio- 12.27 ERA, 3 SO in 2010
    CP Brandon Lyon- 3.12 ERA, 20 SV, 54 SO in 2010
    "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas

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    • ncksmth10
      Rookie
      • Feb 2010
      • 51

      #3
      Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)



      Offseason Transactions

      Acquisitions
      Bill Hall, (INF, Bos), Clint Barmes, (SS, Col), Ryan Rowland-Smith, (SP, Sea)

      Departures
      Pedro Feliz, (3B, N/A), Felipe Paulino, (SP, Col), Matt Lindstrom, (RP, Col), Tim Byrdak, (RP, Nym)
      "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas

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      • ncksmth10
        Rookie
        • Feb 2010
        • 51

        #4
        Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)



        Spring baseball is over; let the games begin

        The Astros and their fans come into the season not knowing what to expect. The front office made few moves to try and reshape a team that went 76-86 in 2010. On paper, the team seems to have strong starting pitching, an offense with young studs, and veteran sluggers, and a very young, inexperienced bullpen.

        If Hunter Pence can continue his strong hitting from the past few years, the offense can lean on him to help produce. It is also up to Brett Wallace and Chris Johnson to prove that they are ready to compete on the big league level consistently.

        The starting rotation has two rocks at the front end of the rotation, with Wandy and Brett, followed by two young guns, Happ and Norris, who look to put together big years for the team, then finally journeyman Nelson Figueroa looks to produce well in the 5th spot of the rotation.

        The bullpen is full of young players who have yet to prove they are ready for the major league level. Many have little to no experience apart from Brandon Lyon and Arias, but hopefully they can compete and help keep their team in ball games.

        And tomorrow, the games finally begin as Wandy Rodriguez takes on the reigning NL Cy Young winner, Roy Halladay, in Philadelphia.
        "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas

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        • ncksmth10
          Rookie
          • Feb 2010
          • 51

          #5
          Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)



          Astro's bats light up Halladay, Phillies



          Clint Barmes and Bill Hall congratulate each other after the victory

          Philadelphia, PA- The Astro's were clicking on all cylinders as they topped the Phillies on opening day 6-1. Wandy Rodriguez had ace material on the mound as he went the entire distance, scattering 11 hits over the 9 innings, giving up only 1 run. He also got 2 clutch double plays during the game when there were runners on base. Although he only had 2 strikeouts, he got many easy outs for his fielders to make.

          The offense combined for 9 hits and jumped all over 2010 Cy Young winner Roy Halladay, including two homeruns from Carlos Lee and Brett Wallace, and tallied 6 runs off of the Phillies ace. Halladay only lasted 4 and 2/3 innings, notching 4 strikeouts.

          Pinch hitter Ross Gload had the lone RBI for the Phillies while pinch hitting in the 5th inning.

          Wallace was also only a double away from completing the cycle.

          Tomorrows game faces off new Phillies acquisition Cliff Lee versus Brett Myers whose coming off a great 2010 season.

          HOU at PHI - Citizens Bank Park
          Apr 1, 2011123456789RHE
          Houston Astros (0-0)013020000690
          Philadelphia Phillies (0-0)0000100001110
          W: Rodriguez, (1-0) L: Halladay, (0-1)
          Scoring Summary
          SCORING DETAILSHOUPHI
          Houston Astros
          HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
          Bourn, CF411000.250
          Pence, RF422101.500
          Johnson, 3B401001.250
          Lee, RF322211.667
          Wallace, 1B413300.750
          Hall, 2B400002.000
          Barmes, SS400000.000
          Castro, C400001.000
          Rodriguez, P400000.000
          TEAM TOTALS3569616
          BATTING:
          2B: Pence, (1)
          3B: Wallace, (1)
          HR: Lee, (1), Wallace, (1)
          RBI: Pence, (1), Lee 2, (2), Wallace 3, (3)
          BASERUNNING:
          SB: Pence (1)
          Picked Off: Lee
          Philadelphia Phillies
          HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
          Rollins, SS400000.000
          Polanco, 3B402000.500
          Utley, 2B400000.000
          Howard, 1B401001.250
          Victorino, CF402000.500
          Ibanez, LF402000.500
          Ruiz, C412000.500
          Francisco, RF301000.333
          Halladay, P100001.000
          Gload, PH1011001.000
          Martinez, PH100000.000
          BATTING:
          2B: Howard, (1), Victorino, (1)
          RBI: Gload, (1)
          GIDP: Ruiz, Franc isco
          Houston Astros
          PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
          Rodriguez (W, 1-0)9.01111021.00
          TEAM TOTALS9.01111021.00
          PITCHING:
          Balk: Rodriguez
          Philadelphia Phillies
          PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
          Halladay, (L, 0-1)4.28661411.57
          Baez0.1000000.00
          Romero3.0100000.00
          Mathieson1.0000000.00
          "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas

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          • ncksmth10
            Rookie
            • Feb 2010
            • 51

            #6
            Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)

            Myers stifles Phillies


            Myers gets Howard swinging, one of 6 strikeouts for him

            Philadelphia-Brett Myers had all of his pitches working for him as he went 7 strong innings, notching 6 strikeouts, not surrendering a walk, and not allowing a run to score. He was backed by a 4th inning Hunter Pence homer off of Phillies starter Cliff Lee.

            Cliff Lee also pitched well for the Phillies, as he allowed only the 2 runs, but had very little offensive support.

            Things almost unraveled for the 'Stros in the ninth inning. Closer Brandon Lyon came in and immediately gave up a homerun to Ryan Howard on the first pitch. The very next pitch was hit for a double by Raul Ibanez, putting a man on second with no one out. But Lyon showed his poise and got the next 3 outs in a row to shut the door.

            Tomorrows game features former Astro, Roy Oswalt, facing off against former Phillie JA Happ.

            HOU at PHI - Citizens Bank Park
            Apr 2, 2011123456789RHE
            Houston Astros (2-0)000100010271
            Philadelphia Phillies (0-2)000000001180
            W: Brett Myers (1-0) L: Cliff Lee (0-1) S: Brandon Lyon (1)
            Houston Astros
            HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
            Bourn, CF402100.375
            Pence, RF411100.375
            Johnson, 3B400001.125
            Lee, RF401000.428
            Barmes, SS302000.285
            Keppinger, 2B300000.000
            Wallace, 1B300000.428
            Castro, C311001.142
            Myers, P200001.000
            TEAM TOTALS3027203
            BATTING:
            2B: Barmes, 2, (2)
            HR: Pence (1)
            RBI: Bourn, (1), Pence, (2)
            SAC: Myers
            GIDP: Keppinger
            BASERUNNING:
            CS: Bourn
            FIELDING:
            E: Johnson, (1)
            Philadelphia Phillies
            HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
            Rollins, SS400002.000
            Polanco, 3B401000.375
            Utley, 2B402000.250
            Howard, 1B412102.375
            Ibanez, LF401000.375
            Brown, RF301000.333
            Victorino, CF400000.250
            Ruiz, C401000.250
            Lee, P200002.000
            Gload, PH100001.500
            Valdez, PH100001.000
            TEAM TOTALS3518108
            BATTING:
            2B: Ibanez, (1)
            HR: Howard, (1)
            RBI: Howard, (1)
            Houston Astros
            PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
            Myers (W, 1-0)7.0500060.00
            Fulchino (H, 1)0.2100010.00
            Arias (H, 1)0.1000000.00
            Lyon (S, 1)1.0211019.00
            TEAM TOTALS9.081108
            Philadelphia Phillies
            PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
            Lee (L, 0-1)7.2722032.34
            Madson1.1000000.00
            TEAM TOTALS9.072203
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            "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas

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            • CallMeClutch
              Rookie
              • May 2011
              • 1

              #7
              Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)

              Following ! Good Job So Far .

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              • ncksmth10
                Rookie
                • Feb 2010
                • 51

                #8
                Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)

                Originally posted by CallMeClutch
                Following ! Good Job So Far .
                Thanks man! Sorry no update today, hopefully ill fit a game or two in tomorrow tho.
                "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas

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                • ncksmth10
                  Rookie
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 51

                  #9
                  Re: Make or Break: A Houston Astros Dynasty (MLB 2011)


                  Phillies bats tattoo Happ, bullpen

                  The Phillie Phanatic entertains a sold out crowd

                  HOU at PHI - Citizens Bank Park
                  Apr 3, 2011123456789RHE
                  Houston Astros (2-0)0002020004120
                  Philadelphia Phillies (0-2)21020023X10120
                  W: Roy Oswalt (1-0) L: JA Happ (0-1)
                  "Long fly ball, deep center field, that ball is outtaa hereee!" - Harry Kalas

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