Hey brother, with me you're preaching to the choir on this issue. I had the exact same concerns about bringing in Pettite this year. I thought there was one saving grace about obtaining a Pettite in the off-season, this team's window of opportunity was closing fast. Add to that he brought in Clemens so I slowed down on the criticism of the move. Pettite is overpaid and overrated, but considering you get him and Clemens for this season for a combined $13 million I believe, its hard to beat that. But now that this season looks to be just about over, its time for Drayton to start thinking about the long-term future.
pgabriel: I had no issues with them signing Pettite this summer because this team was looking to contend. I just thought the expectations put on him by some were pretty ridiculous considering he had an ERA above 4 last season. Most people talked about him like he was some great ace. He's not. What Andy Pettite is is a damn good pitcher who I would want on my team. He's the best big game pitcher in baseball. The problem is that the days of the Astros contending are over. They can either stay in denial and hold onto these guys and suck ass for eternity or they can start dealing these guys off for some top prospects in hopes of restocking faster. The bottom line is that $10mill/yr for a guy who is likely to spend a considerable amount of time on the DL for a team that won't be in contention is not smart money.
Bagwell's homers never mean anything. They always come when we are losing big or winning big. I believe Hunzicker was talking about him when he said something to the effect of, "It doesn't matter if you end up with alot of home runs at the end of the season if those home runs don't help us win games." I hate to say it, but I am starting to get into NFL mode as this Astros season is shaping up to be a disaster.
CAB- I agree for the most part. Start with Kent and do not stop until you trade Biggio! Basically, it is FIRE SALE TIME!
If that were to happen (the Pirates catching us), this would go down as one of the most disappointing seasons in history.
sure would. What makes it worse is having to watch it 5/6 times a week. At least in the NBA you get a 3 to 4 day reprieve, or a whole week in football. Watching this pathetic showing every single day just makes the frustration that much worse.
Did you really expect Garner to turn this bunch of losers around in two days? Most of the guys you are counting on are old, and have heard it all before. They are so old they are going to have trouble finishing the rest of the season, let alone finishing strong. I would not be suprised if we end up in last place.
yeah..i'm sure glad we have garner now. that was a big, important move. well at least all the jimy haters don't have to complain anymore about giving up outs with too much bunting....OH WAIT...THEY DO!!!
I can't believe your sarcasm. You defend Drayton, Gerry, Biggio, and Jimy. Who exactly is to blame then? Brad, Adam, Morgan... Better yet, why don't explain what you would do to improve this team.
"BACK UP THE TRUCK, BACK IT UP!" I can't remember the rest of the quote, but I believe it's something along the lines of.... you're worthless all of ya! You overpaid sissies...
