Toronto and Tampa have been just about as hot as Houston recently. Since June 1: Stros: 21-7 Jays: 18-10 Rays: 18-11 Tigers: 16-12 Angels: 16-12 Yankees: 13-16 Mariners: 13-15 Not sure why, but Cleveland, KC, and Minny have all simultaneously imploded...Tiggers walk to the ALC title this year
is this the worst year ever for Astros injuries? I don't recall so many injured players all at once. We lost our biggest bat, Alvarez, probably for the year, we have an All-Star pitching lineup sitting on the bench most of the year (Javier, Arrighetti, Garcia, McCullers (!) , Wesneski, France), our All Star Shortstop is now sidelined, our next man up outfield of Chaz, Melton, Dezenzo are out -- and one if not more of those guys showed serious potential (side note: Chas has to be the most frustrated - he'd have a golden opportunity to start daily if not for his injury); we are losing our backups (Guillorme etc) and yet Dubon manages to not get injured... and the Astros are one of the best teams in baseball...what a wacked out year!
I'm so bummed about the Yordan injury. That's huge. Even with so many of our stars being injured we have been crazy good the past month. From opening day until May 21 we won 7 series, tied one, and lost 8. We were so inconsistent and frustrating to watch half the time. Talk about a turnaround though, we haven't lost a series since the Rays May 19-21. We've won 10 series since then and tied two. That's exciting! This team is on fire! New stars are emerging before our eyes.
Astros injured lineup: 1. Pena - SS (Ribs) 2. Rodgers - 2B (Obl.) 3. Alvarez - DH (Hand) 4. McCormick - RF (Obl.) 5. Dezenzo - 1B (Hand) 6. Melton - CF (Ankle) 7. Leon - LF (Knee) 8. Hudson - C (AAA) 9. Guillorme - 3B (Hamstring) Pitchers 1. Javier (TJ) 2. Garcia (TJ/elbow) 3. Blanco (TJ) 4. Arrighetti (Thumb) 5. Wesneski (TJ) Bullpen 1. Dubin (Forearm) 2. France (Shoulder) 3. Otto (AAA) 4. VanWey (AAA), think he came back this week. Am I missing anyone?
