Da Astros

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Re: Da Astros

Well my Astros are 2-0 in extra inning games this season. Rich Harden is 2-0 on the season lol. Brett Wallace has 2 HR this season for a tie of the MLB lead.

GOOD OLE RICH is still healthy huh? lol

[37]

Re: Da Astros

I think NFG and jknott just became best buddies forever over night....

Milk Carton Carton Milk Carton.

Is it abnormal that the Astros aren't even the worst in the league in my chise?

no i dont think its abnormal....funny (and fluky) things can happy in a video game

[MauryJohn]

Re: Da Astros

Alright, guys. After the corrupting of my Royals season [In which I played every single game up until the last series of September]...I decided to start a new one...with the Astros this time.

I played the first game and lost 4-1. I knew I needed power in this lineup. After having previous success with a free agent in my last franchise, I decided to pick him up for the 'stros. Along with this power pickup, I also decided to sign Roy Oswalt. We needed another pitcher in the rotation to improve our pitching.

My key pickup, though? Russel "The Muscle" Branyan. He's earned that name, in my eyes. Perhaps a lefty may not be what I need at the moment, but his power definitely comes in handy. His contact may not be all there, but that's what I'm here for. I try my best to work the counts and get the ball into the outfield. He definitely succeeds in that.

So far, I'm 1-3. All of them close games. The game in which I won, Branyan hit a homerun to put us on the board. Bottom of the ninth, though? 2 outs. Man on first and second. First pitch from the Rockie's closer is a fat pitch over the plate and it's DEPOSITED into right field by Lowrie, for a game winning 3 run shot.

I must admit, this is definitely a challenge. I'm not trying to convert this team into a powerhouse like I did with the Royals, so like the most of you...I'm trying to keep this realistic.

I don't think I'm deep enough into my season to say who's doing pretty good or who's not producing enough. But I definitely look forward to this.

[37]

Re: Da Astros

Alright, guys. After the corrupting of my Royals season [In which I played every single game up until the last series of September]...I decided to start a new one...with the Astros this time.

I played the first game and lost 4-1. I knew I needed power in this lineup. After having previous success with a free agent in my last franchise, I decided to pick him up for the 'stros. Along with this power pickup, I also decided to sign Roy Oswalt. We needed another pitcher in the rotation to improve our pitching.

My key pickup, though? Russel "The Muscle" Branyan. He's earned that name, in my eyes. Perhaps a lefty may not be what I need at the moment, but his power definitely comes in handy. His contact may not be all there, but that's what I'm here for. I try my best to work the counts and get the ball into the outfield. He definitely succeeds in that.

So far, I'm 1-3. All of them close games. The game in which I won, Branyan hit a homerun to put us on the board. Bottom of the ninth, though? 2 outs. Man on first and second. First pitch from the Rockie's closer is a fat pitch over the plate and it's DEPOSITED into right field by Lowrie, for a game winning 3 run shot.

I must admit, this is definitely a challenge. I'm not trying to convert this team into a powerhouse like I did with the Royals, so like the most of you...I'm trying to keep this realistic.

I don't think I'm deep enough into my season to say who's doing pretty good or who's not producing enough. But I definitely look forward to this.

welcome aboard the Astros bandwagon....ur guaranteed to experience a never-been-felt before challenge as well as tons of fun

[IK720]

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Welcome Aboard MauryJohn!

Bogusevic did the ole' great play in the field game winning hit for me in my last game. Robbed a homer in the 3rd, game winning single in the 9th.. so maybe not an immediate reaction or anything, but I'll take it. Especially since that was his 1st or 2nd hit in 3 games with 8 strikeouts haha.

[jknott10]

I know it's early in the year. (in my chise), I already have Schafer as my everyday CF. I'm looking to add some mad man speed off the bench. Would going after Campana be a good idea, or no?

[AC]

Re: Da Astros

I know it's early in the year. (in my chise), I already have Schafer as my everyday CF. I'm looking to add some mad man speed off the bench. Would going after Campana be a good idea, or no?

Campana or Rajai Davis.

[jknott10]

Campana or Rajai Davis.

What would each cost?

[AC]

Re: Da Astros

What would each cost?

Two C's for an average Davis. I'd let the Cubbies keep Campana as to stay young.

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What would each cost?

one decent C for Raj

[IK720]

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This got me thinking.. Are there any really fast OF'ers you guys can think of who are good against lefties? I just looked at Davis and he could do the trick for a CF platoon role as well as off days/pinch running. Just wondering of any lefty specialist speed guys..

[jknott10]

The cubbies are DESTROYING Norris right now

[jknott10]

Well he came out now. Took a line drive off the foot

[AC]

Re: Da Astros

Well he came out now. Took a line drive off the foot

And actually got injured? Whenever pitchers get hit by a ball, they always stay in for me.... No injury at all...

[jknott10]

And actually got injured? Whenever pitchers get hit by a ball, they always stay in for me.... No injury at all...

Happens to me to lol