Could the Astros have beaten the Braves this year?

I'm not disputing that in the least. All I challenged was this statement:

bobrek showed this to be an unlikely event, given Pierre's same production in the Astros lineup.

 

Don't forget that Biggio was HBP 27 times, Pierre 1.

 

Biggio had more homers than Pierre so thats why the total bases were in Biggio's favor but all around Pierre is a much better leadoff man. Rachel Furcal is also a better leadoff man than Biggio. More homers, steals, higher OBP% and has a better glove than Biggio in his prime.

 

Based on the stats, Pierre is not that much better of a leadoff hitter than Biggio. As I wrote, Pierre was only on base 10 more times than Biggio and that was in 30 more plate appearances. Pierre 747 TPA, Biggio 717 TPA.

Incidentally, Furcal was dead last in the NL for SS fielding percentage.

 

Yeah but look at how many balls Furcal gets too. I know for a fact Andruw Jones had more errors than Biggio did in centerfield but does that make him a better outfielder?? Its not even close. Furcal gets to balls most shortstops in the ML don't get to and most of his errors are because of his cannon for an arm.

 

Succint and follows a logical flow.

 

They COULD have won. Anything is possible! The Golden State Warriors could beat the Los Angeles Lakers this year.

 

No....I hate to say this because I can't stand the Braves, but they know they have the Astros' number. The bad thing is, the Astros know it too, and it shows everytime they play them. Now, if only someone in the NL East would just show up in the regular season and knock the Braves off the top, then we wouldn't have to see their endless post-season chokes!

 

You meant to say which team would choke FIRST.