<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> will honor Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt on Sat., April 5. Both players will sign 1-day contracts that day and retire as Astros.</p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/433662908086489088">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Astros honoring Berkman and Oswalt on April 5 with pre game ceremony before playing Angels. All fans at game will receive commemorative item</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/433663756845871104">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I remember his debut like it was yesterday. Came out of the bullpen and struck out Sosa with the bases loaded and the Astros clinging to a small lead. The Astros were right in the middle of the Division race too- ended up squeaking by STL that year. Such a great pitcher, the Game 6 hero when it looked like the Astros collapse was imminent after the Pujols homer. I think he could've won the Cy Young in 2004 if Clemens hadn't been insane that year.
He was better in 2005 (although Clemens should have won that one as well). He just never had that one amazing year like a lot of guys seem to have (always seemed to be a top 5 pitcher every season, but never had the best season). He was remarkably consistent.
this. and that awesome grin when the Cubs' whiny catcher was being thrown out for charging the mound.
I would come if I wasn't boycotting the ALStros. Roy was truly great during his time here during the good old NL days.
If you were really boycotting the team, I would think that would include message boards dedicated to said team. By posting here about them, the CSN stuff, Roy Oswalt, etc... it makes you more involved with the team than the most common fan. Also doesn't help that you constantly bring up the fact that you're boycotting the team, while continuing the lurk/post/criticize/etc. We get it... you didn't like the move to the AL.
Aww man, is there anything we can possibly do to change your mind??? Please, please don't boycott the Astros!
I am just here for the CSN-H updates and saw something from the good times and responded. Don't worry Nick, if it does not involve the old NLStros, I will not comment. I absolutely detest he DH rule and have decided to boycott the Stros until they come back to the REAL league (NL) that does not have the absolutely idiotic DH rule.
I only look at threads with ties to the OLD days (the good times) other than the CSN-H thread that for some idiotic reason was stuck in the Stros forum. I guess it has something to do with the idiot Crane otherwise I would not be here.
I can only root for the Stros and have given up baseball due to this since I feel so strongly, so it is obvious that I will never watch a pro baseball game again. Sorry, you may not understand it but I am entitled to my own opinion. Just know I was a diehard Stros fan form the late 70's until the stupid AL move.
Sure... just confirming that you would give up the game that you love completely over the DH rule (which WILL eventually be adopted in the NL). I also didn't like the move, but more due to being "forced" to move as a contingency to the sale of the team... when there were plenty of more viable candidates with less NL history. I also think having an odd number of teams in each league is dumb, and the constant inter league is one of the biggest reasons why the DH will eventually be adopted in the NL.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The entire <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> team is here for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PumaOswaltRetirement&src=hash">#PumaOswaltRetirement</a> press conference. <a href="http://t.co/OKWijV3T8d">pic.twitter.com/OKWijV3T8d</a></p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/452566118897438720">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Reid Ryan with Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt before they sign one-day contracts with the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a>. <a href="http://t.co/vaDAIUl7d0">pic.twitter.com/vaDAIUl7d0</a></p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/452566621131767808">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Berkman and Oswalt are getting personalized rocking chairs with plaques. There are other surprise gifts.</p>— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/452559435429195777">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The contracts are being signed! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PumaOswaltMemories&src=hash">#PumaOswaltMemories</a> <a href="http://t.co/gFgFZEJVhk">pic.twitter.com/gFgFZEJVhk</a></p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/452567371186581504">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"It's honor to come back here and retire as an Astro," Roy Oswalt said.</p>— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/452568102559961089">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lance Berkman jokingly mentioned closer Billy Wagner might still be here if he hadn't talked his way out of here.</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/452567832635531264">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Roy told the Astros players that if he watches a game it's the Astros. "If you can get them on TV," Berkman interrupted to laughter.</p>— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/452568635551133696">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I was thinking about pitching Game 1 of the World Series," Oswalt says when discussing the 9th inning of Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS.</p>— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/452569459220176896">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chad Qualls asks Roy if he still has the bulldozer or has he upgraded? Much laughter. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a></p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/452569855909060609">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lance Berkman on Albert Pujols home run N 2005playoffs that sent series back 2 St. Louis:"It was sickening.I don't think I ate for 48 hours"</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/452570000750952448">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chad Qualls just asked Oswalt if he still has the bulldozer. Oswalt said he sure does, "dadgumit".</p>— Julia Morales (@JuliaMoralesCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuliaMoralesCSN/statuses/452569927937839104">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It's official! Berkman and Oswalt are <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Astros&src=hash">#Astros</a> again. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PumaOswaltMemories&src=hash">#PumaOswaltMemories</a> <a href="http://t.co/VxeP5R93sU">pic.twitter.com/VxeP5R93sU</a></p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/452571168407429120">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I'm just hoping that these guys see what Houston can be," Oswalt said of the Astros players.</p>— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/452571183355920384">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"If they retired my number, then Roy's should be retired. If they retired Jimmy Wynn's, Lance's should be retired," Larry Dierker told me.</p>— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/452575685555400704">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Oswalt & Berkman will receive white Stetson hats, frames of their World Series jerseys and 2 flags flying today at the Texas Capitol.</p>— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtizKicks/statuses/452576192437051392">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Berkman Oswalt tribute video includes congrats from Nolan Ryan, Brad Ausmus, Jake Peavy, Tony La Russa, Pujols, Pettitte, Biggio.</p>— Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/statuses/452577965788762112">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Fondest memory of Roy was when the astros were overtaking first place from the cubs and he got all up in Barrets grill at the plate, Roy didnt take no sh**!
Those 04-05 astros teams are the only team that made me love baseball! Always been a casual fan, but those teams led by Oswalt and Berkman made me a fanatic for a little while. Hopefully we can get back there sooner rather than later.
