Rise to the Top:2009 Astros

[pderrick84]

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It's 2009 and the Houston Astros are looking again for that same spark that won them the pennant in 2005. They have signed new GM Paul Derrick, who is looking to bring back the spark in Houston, and bring the Astros thier first World Series title. 2008 was an interesting year for the Astros as they started the first half of the season off poor, but made a strong run after the break falling just short of a playoff berth. After finishing last season at 86-75 just 3.5 games out of the wildcard, the Astros and GM Paul Derrick have high hopes for 2009. When Paul Derrick was addressed as new GM of the Astros, he did tell the media that pitching is something he does look to address this year, before the season starts. They will be carrying the same rotation they had last year minus left hander Randy Wolf who is gone due to free agency, but did add an old face in the addition of lefty Mike Hampton. The loss of Ty Wigginton is something the media asked GM Derrick about, but he does think the platoon of Aaron Boone and Geoff Blum could do the job.

So what is ahead in the offseason for Houston? Only time will tell, but it does seem like the new GM does want to make some moves to pull in some talent to help out on this pitching staff that had a team ERA of 4.36 last year.


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[pderrick84]

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Key Dates

February 26th: Free Agency Begins
March 1st: Players Report To Spring Training
March 3rd: Spring Training Exhibition Games Begin
March 10th: Opening Day

PROJECTED STARTERS

STARTING PITCHERS:
Roy Oswalt
Mike Hampton
Wandy Rodriguez
Brian Moehler
Brandon Backe

BULLPEN:
Chris Sampson
Tim Byrdak
Wesley Wright
Geoff Geary
Latroy Hawkins
Doug Brocail
Jose Valverde

POSITION PLAYERS:
C Humberto Quintero
C J.R. Towles
1B Lance Berkman
2B Kazuo Matsui
2B David Newhan
SS Miguel Tejada
3B Aaron Boone
3B Geoff Blum
LF Carlos Lee
LF Jason Michaels
CF Michael Bourn
RF Hunter Pence
RF Darin Erstad

POSSIBLE CALL-UPS:
C Lou Palmisano
SS Edwin Maysonet
3B Drew Sutton
CF Reggie Abercrombie
SS Tommy Manzella
SP Felipe Paulino
SP Fernando Nieve
SP Alberto Arias

[pderrick84]

Ill kepp you guys updated on how my franchise goes, and will keep a close eye on all of your franchise, some of you guys have some really neat ones

[MJGrady26]

i'll definatly follow- looking pretty good so far - nice key dates lol

[pderrick84]

yeah sorry stole that from you looked like a great timeline

[pderrick84]

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[center]GM Derrick makes first big move of offseason

Pudge Signs with Astros

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In thier first big move of the year the Houston Astros new GM Paul Derrick acquired 13 time gold glove winner Pudge Rodriguez, GM Derrick thought it was a good idea to add some veteran experience to young inexperienced catching staff. In a press conference announcing the signing GM Derrick did not announce were Pudge would fit in the catching staff and who might be dropped down to Triple A. The inside report is that Pudge will be the daily starter with Humberto Quintero backing him up, and J.R. Towles once again dropping down to Triple A. There was no word on the contract agreement that the Astros and Pudge agreed to, but it is suspected to be a one year deal for 900k. We figure this to be the last move the Astros will make this offseason due to a tight budget, but with new GM Paul Derrick, anything could happen.

[pderrick84]

just one more day.......

[I0I HaVoK I0I]

I hope pudge does well in your chise

[pderrick84]

me too, I hope so much that they do sign him, he could make a huge difference this year

[pderrick84]

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Astros strive for Milestones



Carlos Lee looks to reach his 1500th hit and 1000th RBI of his career this season.
Darin Erstad looks to reach his 1500th Games this season, as well as hit his 300th double.
Miguel Tejada looks to reach his 1000th Run scored of his career this season.
Aaron Boone looks to reach his 1000th Hit of his career this season.
Lance Berkman looks to hit his 300th double of his career this season.

[pderrick84]

anybody following my chise??

[I0I HaVoK I0I]

Of course you know i am

[pderrick84]

ha you must be the only one

[FlyingPenguin41]

I am, i got it book marked! Only if the stros really would pick up pudge....

[I0I HaVoK I0I]

Do some updates and see where this go Derrick.

[FlyingPenguin41]

Since i refuse to play until there is atleast some sort of patch, i need this for my astros franchise fix. Give us something! lol

[Beefcake2135]

I will, if you take a look at my Tigers chise ;)
Looks good bro, solid signing of Pudge, i loved that guy when he was here in Detroit, i actually met him in RL...a real classy guy

[slantedeyematt]

Im folowing, I follow all franchises pretty much

[Beefcake2135]

Im folowing, I follow all franchises pretty much

taken a look at mine? i want an opinion on it lol. Things to improve, things im doing well, w/e you want to say

[slantedeyematt]

Yea no doubt i will give some advice, check out my franchise and see if you like anything you want to use....also check out the CRAZY!!! last game i had lol it was amazing i want everyone to see it

[Beefcake2135]

i saw that bro, solid job, you must have been really nervous and you really are starting to pitch better.

[pderrick84]

well Im looking to start my franchise soon, was trying to get the slider right where i want them, have decided to go with all-star difficulty and lowered the power some so we will see what happens standby for the beginning of the season

[pderrick84]

ok, guys I cant wait any longer, will be starting my franchise thursday so standby, and if you guys have any suggestions, or ideas for making this better let me know

[pderrick84]

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Hello just to introduce myself I am Jay Winters from Astro Fans Online and I will be doing a weekly show, going over the season and daily operations of the Astros this year. We are one day from opening day and the beginning to hopefully a wonderful season for the Astros this year. With the hiring of new GM Paul Derrick, the Astros are really looking to make a push for the pennant this year, GM Derrick was quick to make a move this year in signing some key additions to hopefully help out the team, he brought on veteran Utility player Aaron Boone, who will platoon with Geoff Blum this year at 3rd base to fill the void of the loss of Ty Wiggington, GM Derrick also brought in veteran catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez on a one year contract to be the general behind the plate this year. GM Derrick has said that he has looked around heavily for some pitching this year, as the only new acquistion made on that side this winter was ex-Brave Mike Hampton, who is coming off little playing time over the last 2 years due to injuries. GM Derrick does have a positive outlook on this season, and Manager Cecil Cooper says that he is a great guy to work with in the organization. Later today, we will have GM Paul Derrick in for a Q&A session, so readers please post any questions you might have for the new GM, and stay tuned for our Q&A.

[pderrick84]

no questions at all for GM Derrick??????

[Meekay08]

Haha need anymore ideas look at my franchise page

[TEIX25NYY]

hey man nice looking franchise so far, but try to get some games in there, and make it look nice you'll get some feedback on your layouts

[alj7279]

can't wait to see how you do when you get some games in...good luck and nice thread

[pderrick84]

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Opening Day Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpg Kazuo Matsui 2B
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpg Miguel Tejada SS
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg Lance Berkman 1B
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpg Carlos Lee LF
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpg Hunter Pence RF
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpg Ivan Rodriguez C
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpg Geoff Blum 3B
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpg Michael Bourn CF
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg Roy Oswalt SP



2009 Pitching Rotation
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg Roy Oswalt SP
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg Mike Hampton SP
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg Wandy Rodriguez SP
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg Brian Moehler SP
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg Brandon Backe SP

[I0I HaVoK I0I]

Nice Derrick i hope pudge plays well for u

[pderrick84]

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Lee Belts Grand Slam in 4th to carry the Stros to Opening Day Win

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Astros0/0/4/1/1/0/0/0/x/-6/13/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4 2HRs 5RBIs
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 2-4 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt SP 1-4 R



Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt(1-0) 9IP 8H 1ER 1BB 7k




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Shiner Astros Player of the Game
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2-4 2HR's 5RBI's




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros started the season off right as Carlos Lee belted a Grand Slam in the bottom of the 4th and Roy pitched a stellar complete game on Opening Day, stay tuned tommorrow as Mike Hampton will take his first 2009 Astros start versus hard throwing right hander Rich Harden.




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Dan Aykroyd throws out the first pitch








Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

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Hampton throws 8 inning gem as Astros take game 2 of series

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Astros0/2/0/0/0/0/0/0/x/-2/4/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-3
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-3
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 1-3 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-2 R
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-3 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton SP 0-2
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1



Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(1-0) 8IP 7H 0ER 1k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(1) 1IP 1H 1k Save




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Shiner Astros Player of the Game
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8IP 7H 0ER 1k




WRTG GAME RECAP

Mike Hampton looked like his old self again in this one as the Astros took game 2 from the Cubs, Valverde came in to get his first Save of the year, as he struck out Derek Lee with a 2 seam fastball to end the game.











Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

so what do you guys think so far

[K-Rod57]

It's good, keep playing.

[pderrick84]

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Berkmans 2-run HR carries Astros to sweep over Cubs

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Astros2/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/x/-3/9/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4 HR 2RBIs
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 2-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-3
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez SP 0-2
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1



Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(1-0) 7IP 7H 2ER 2k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1IP 1k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(2) 1IP 2H Save




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Shiner Astros Player of the Game
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2-4 2 run HR




WRTG GAME RECAP

Astros pitching steps up again only allowing 2 runs as the Astros complete the opening series sweep of the Cubs. After Rodriguez let a 2 run HR by Aramis Ramirez give the Cubs a 2-0 lead, he was pleased to see that Lance Berkman had his back, as he crushed a 2-1 curveball by Ted Lilly into the Crawford Box, to tie the game back up. Hunter Pence knocked what would be the game winning run in at the bottom of the 4th inning to wrap the series up for the Astros. Stay tuned as later we will bring you the upcoming series update as the Astros get set to head to St.Louis to face the Cardinals.








Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

Series Preview

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Projected Starters

Brian Moehler vs Jaime Garcia
Brandon Backe vs Adam Wainwright
Roy Oswalt vs Chris Carpenter


Player to watch
Albert Pujols
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Here's a stat that exemplifies just how extraordinary a talent Pujols is: He's the only player in baseball history to have managed at least a .300 batting average, 30 home runs, 100 RBIs and 99 runs scored in each of his first eight big-league seasons. What more needs be said?

[pderrick84]

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Pujols and Glaus combine for 9 RBIs as Cards crush Astros

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Astros0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-0/5/0
Cards0/0/1/6/0/3/0/0/x/-10/13/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-2 BB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 0-3 BB
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 1-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler SP 0-1
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1



Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler(0-1) 3.1IP 7H 5ER 1BB 2k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson 3IP 5H 3ER 1BB 1k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino 1.2IP 1H 1BB 1k




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Shiner Astros Player of the Game
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1.2IP 1H 1BB 1k




WRTG GAME RECAP

Today was just what the Astros were worried about this year, the back of the rotation falling apart, and that it did today, as Pujols and Glaus lit up Houstons pitching today with 3Hr's and 9RBIs, the only bright spot today was an inning and 2/3 of relief work were Felipe Paulino only allowed 1 hit and struck out 1.








Tommorrows Starters
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[mars040520]

how do u find those banners? I've seen like 4 or 5 people with those strike3forum banners, but i can't find them on that site

[pderrick84]

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Pujols ruins Backe's opener with HR in 8th

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Astros0/1/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/-2/9/0
Cards0/0/2/0/0/0/0/1/x/-3/8/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-5
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-3 BB R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 1-3 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 3-4 2 2B's
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-4 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe SP 1-3




Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 7IP 8H 3ER 2BB 6k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde 1IP 1k





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Shiner Astros Player of the Game
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3-4 2 2B's




WRTG GAME RECAP

Decent pitching just wasn't enough for the Astros today, Backe pitched a close game until the bottom of the 8th when Pujols once again became the spoiler, with a solo shot to right to put the Cards up for good 3 to 2. Watch tommorrow as aces Roy Oswalt and Chris Carpenter duel.








Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

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Astros avoid sweep behind Oswalt's arm

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Astros0/0/3/2/0/1/0/0/0/-6/12/0
Cards0/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/-1/11/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-5 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-5
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-5 2RBIs
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-4 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt SP 2-3 RBI




Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 8.2IP 11H 1ER 1BB 4k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1/3IP





http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
2-5 2RBIs


a

WRTG GAME RECAP

Oswalt allows 11 hits but strands 8 Cards runners, keeping the Astros from getting swept in St.Louis, on the offensive side Lance Berkman hit a triple in the third knocking in 2 runs and putting the Astros up for good. Next stop for the Astros will be against the current division leader Pittsburgh Pirates, so tune in tommorrow as lefty Mike Hampton faces Pirates youngster Zach Duke.








Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6219.jpg

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bajanladyj/Pittsburgh-Pirates-logo.gif


Projected Starters

Mike Hampton vs Zach Duke
Wandy Rodriguez vs Tom Gorzelanny
Brian Moehler vs Ross Ohlendorf


Player to watch
Carlos Lee
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l248/ninetimesblue/ladies/astros/CarlosLee.jpg
Criticize him for his lack of range and point out that a 32-year-old with his build seems destined to break down eventually, but the fact remains that Lee has been one of the most productive, consistent sluggers in baseball this decade. And you can throw out the fact that a broken finger cost him the final six weeks of 2008 because that's definitely a fluky injury. Here are Lee's per-year averages this decade: 150 games, .290 batting average, 29 home runs, 102 RBIs, 90 runs scored. Those are averages, remember; he topped every one of those numbers in 2006 and 2007.

[soldaderyan]

hey, man nice chise but you should stop posting every placer face, it takes so much time
:thumbsup:

[pderrick84]

not really cause I have a template now, so I just adjust the template every game work smarter not harder :)

[pderrick84]

how do u find those banners? I've seen like 4 or 5 people with those strike3forum banners, but i can't find them on that site

Got to strike3forums.com, then go to the personal teams forum

[soldaderyan]

not really cause I have a template now, so I just adjust the template every game work smarter not harder :)

ah, ok thats cool :)

[XxPRiM3TiMExX]

By Template, what do you mean?

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/smflogo.jpg


Hello, everbody this is Jay Winters again, to bring you the weekly recap on the action so far this year. Well the front side of pitching has done well so far this year, with Oswalt and Hampton pitching very well. Manager Cecil Cooper did say that the back side of the rotation is what he is worried about and that nobody is guaranteed to keep their spot back there, so look for changes if Moehler continues to struggle, and if Backe falls off. As far as the clubhouse buzz, rumor has it that GM Paul Derrick has his eye on youngster Jose Veras from the Yankees, the word is that the two teams are in talks already and that the supposed deal might send Tim Byrdak and Fernando Nieve to New York, but stay tuned for more on that story. Well, Houston is getting ready for a trip to Pittsburgh now, where they will take on the division leading Pirates, who are being carried right now behind the bat of Nate Mcclouth. Definitely should be an interesting series, well stay tuned, and look forward to chatting next week, this is Jay Winters signing off, goodnight and let's go Astros!

[pderrick84]

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http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii17/kcin37/carloslee.jpg
El Caballo's 2 homers carry the Astros to victory

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros3/0/3/0/0/0/0/0/0/-6/12/0
Pirates1/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-2/11/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 2R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 3-4 2R RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 3-4 2HRs
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 0-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 3B 1-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad CF 2-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton SP 1-3




Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(2-0) 8IP 9H 2ER 6K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1IP 2H 1K





http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpg
3-4 2HR's 5RBI's




WRTG GAME RECAP

Carlos Lee brought the big bat to Pittsburgh driving in 5 runs with 2 Home runs, Mike Hampton also pitched another good outing allowing only 2 runs in 8 innings while striking out 6, stay tuned for game 2 as Wandy Rodriguez will battle Tom Gorzelanny on the hill.








Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6449.jpg

[pderrick84]

[http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/smflogo.jpg


It's Official


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/commercecomet/yankees/u-z/capt_3436c35004d24a249862842e3e2425.jpg
Well ladies and gentleman its official Jose Veras is coming to Houston, in a trade that will send Tim Byrdak and a player TBA to the Yankees, don't really know if this is much of a trade on either side, I would say that Houston is probably getting the better share of this deal being that Veras is only 29 compared to Byrdak who will be 37 this summer, General Manager Paul Derrick had this to say about Veras, hes a great guy, very competitive and is tough to beat, I think he makes our bullpen even better than what it already was. Veras probably looks to split time with Hawkins in the setup role.

Also in other news around the league 3B Miguel Cabrera has been placed on the 60 day DL due to a torn finger ligament.

[pderrick84]

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http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/260xStory.jpg
Astros hot bats light up the Bucs

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/4/0/0/0/3/0/-7/15/0
Pirates0/0/0/0/0/0/2/0/0/-2/5/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-5 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-5 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-5 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 3-5 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 3-5 2R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-5 R
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4 2RBIs
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-4 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez SP 0-3
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 1-1 2RBIs




Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(2-0) 7IP 5H 2ER 1K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28498.jpgJose Veras 2IP 1BB 1k





http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpg
1-4 3B 2RBIs




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros bats came alive today for 15 hits and 7 runs, third baseman Geoff Blum and pinch hitter Darin Erstad each had 2 RBIs a piece to lead the offense, Wandy Rodriguez pitched a good 7 inning only 5 hit 2 earned runs outing today, and Jose Veras made his debut as an Astro throwing 2 scoreless innings fanning 1. Tommorrow the series will be wrapped up with Brian Moehler and Ross Ohlendorf on the mound.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28695.jpg


Breaking League News
Adrian Beltre out for at least 5 months with torn knee cartilage and the Angels are in talks with Moises Alou.

[pderrick84]

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http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/mclouth.jpg
Valverde blows save on Mclouth's 3-run homer

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros2/0/0/2/0/3/0/0/0/-7/14/0
Pirates0/4/0/0/0/0/0/1/3/-8/15/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-5 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 3-5 HR 2RBIs
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 1-5
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-5 2R's
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-4 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 3-3 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler SP 0-1
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 1-1 3RBIs
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 0-1




Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 5IP 8H 4ER 1BB 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright 2IP 2k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1IP 3H 1ER 1K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(0-1) 1/3IP 4H 3ER 1K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpg
1-1 3B 3RBIs




WRTG GAME RECAP

Nate Mclouth spoiled the sweep for the Astros with a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th, definitely wasnt a pretty pitching game today with hits going everywhere, the Astros will hope to rebound from this loss tommorrow as they head to Cincinnati to take on the Reds in a 4 game series.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28660.jpg


Breaking League news
Angels have signed OF Moises Alou to a 1yr 4.5M deal
Cubs have signed Ray Durham to a 1yr 1.2M deal

[pderrick84]

what do you guys think? any changes youd like to see, or things I could do different?

[I0I HaVoK I0I]

Don't post ur lineup pics when doing ur stats just ur stats it will save u alot of time

[soldaderyan]

nice game, haha valverde was terrible uh, 4 hits in 1 inning

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bajanladyj/Cincinnati-Reds-logo.gif


Projected Starters

Brandon Backe vs Micah Owings
Roy Oswalt vs Aaron Harang
Mike Hampton vs Bronson Arroyo
Wandy Rodriguez vs Edinson Volquez

Player to watch
Lance Berkman
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/tballinger57/lanceberkman_nc.jpg
Berkman is remarkably consistent, posting a .300/.400/.500 season (.300-plus batting average, .400-plus on-base percentage and .500-plus slugging percentage) in 2008 for the fourth time in his past eight seasons. And while some might wonder whether Berkman's career is entering a declining phase, fact is, at age 33, he's hardly "old," and his .821 second-half OPS might not trouble you so much if you consider that Geoff Blum served as his lineup protection in 33 of his final 45 games after Carlos Lee got hurt.

[pderrick84]

nice game, haha valverde was terrible uh, 4 hits in 1 inning

not even an inning only made it a 1/3 I was like he can do it he can pull out of this jam, yeah that didn't happen

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/QWAalwlR.jpg
Owings whiffs 10 in defeat of Astros

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/2/0/0/0/0/0/0/-2/6/1
Reds0/1/0/1/0/3/0/0/x/-5/9/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-3 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-3 BB
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4 2RBIs
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 0-1 R
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1





Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe(0-2) 5.1IP 9H 5ER 4BB 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 3IP 3k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5727.jpgGeoff Geary 2/3IP 1K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpg
3IP 3k




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros bats got stiffled today as Micah Owings pitched an impressive game striking out 10 Houston batters, Brandon Backe was rocked for 5 runs on 9 hits in just 5 1/3 innings pitched, the only bright side to todays game was the strong relief work by Doug Brocail who pitched 3 innings of hitless ball striking out 3, stay tuned tommorrow as aces Roy Oswalt and Aaron Harange step on the mound in what is due to be a showdown.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5181.jpg

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/aaron_harang_cant_spell.jpg
Harang gets 1000th K as Reds fan 10 again in win

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/-1/5/0
Reds1/0/0/1/0/3/0/0/x/-5/7/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-3 BB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-3 BB
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 2-3 HR
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 1-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-3
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 0-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5727.jpgGeoff Geary 0-1





Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt(2-1) 5.1IP 4H 3ER 4BB 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5727.jpgGeoff Geary 3.2IP 3H 1ER 2K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpg
2-3 HR




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros bats were shortened again today as Aaron Harang pitched an impressive game posting his 1000th strikeout of his career. Roy Oswalt was roughed up for the first time this year giving up 3 runs in 5 1/3 innings, tune in tommorrow as the Astros try to to stop this 3 game skid against Bronson Arroyo.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4416.jpg


Breaking News in the League
Brewers and Angels are supposedly in talks with releiver Chad Cordero.

[soldaderyan]

cant wait fot that game :)

[soldaderyan]

uhh, thoug game, you should make some moves with your batting order

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd342/Best_Damn_Pics/MLB/Cincinnati%20Reds/captb969340c3c7a48508a14890c08802dd.jpg
Reds pitching stifling Astros bats

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/1/-1/4/0
Reds0/0/0/0/1/1/0/0/x/-2/9/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-3 BB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-3 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-3 BB
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 2-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-3
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 0-3






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(2-1) 9IP 9H 2ER 1BB 5K







http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg
9IP 9H 2ER 1BB 5k




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros bats are horrible right now, only posting 4 hits in this game wasting what turned out to be a very good pitching performance for Mike Hampton, the Astros bats will hopefully wake up tommorrow for the last game of the series.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6401.jpg


Breaking News in the League
Brewers have reportedly reached a deal with releiver Chad Cordero at 1yr 1.1M.

[pderrick84]

dang it I cant hit anything right now, Im gonna play one more then I might raise my batting success this is ridicolous

[pderrick84]

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http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/gilbertarenashibachi/Baseball%20Pictures/000000000000.jpg
Fans on edge of seats as Astros win 11-10

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/8/2/0/1/0/0/0/-11/11/3
Reds1/0/5/1/2/0/1/0/0/-10/12/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-5 RBI
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-5 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4 3RBIs
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 1-5 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-5 2HRs
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-5
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-3 2Rs
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 0-0
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 2.2IP 6H 6ER 2BB 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino(1-0) 2IP 4H 3ER 3k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson 2IP 2H 1ER
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28498.jpgJose Veras 1.2Ip 1K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(3) 2/3IP K





http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523.jpg
2-5 2HRs




WRTG GAME RECAP

Wow what an end to the series, this definitely wasn't a pitchers duel today, as the teams combined for 21 runs on 23 hits, it was a dogfight to the finish as the Astros took a nice lead after a 8 run third inning only to slowly let the Reds back in due to bad pitching today, definitely was an exciting end to the series though. Next week the Astros head back home to face the Dodgers in what should be a great series.







Tommorrows Starters

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/clayton-kershaw.jpg


Breaking News in the League
Red Sox sign Jason Varitek to a 1yr deal
Rockies sign OF Emil Brown to a 1yr 600k deal.

[pderrick84]

hahaha scratch that my bats came back for that game

[Clutch Theory]

http://www.2ksports.com/forums/showt...=1#post2322854 (http://www.2ksports.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2322854&posted=1#post2322854)

Check the association, see if you like it..

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/Desrtdryvr/LA%20DODGERS/dodgers.jpg vs http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif


Projected Starters

Clayton Kershaw vs Brian Moehler
Jason Schmidt vs Brandon Backe
Randy Wolf vs Roy Oswalt


Player to watch
Manny Ramirez
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii278/snakelang65/manny.jpg
His otherworldly numbers after joining the Dodgers have been well-documented, and his struggles to find a new home may oddly help keep him motivated if he's out to prove something to the teams that passed on him. The bat speed is still there, and scouts noted there was absolutely nowhere to pitch him in the second half, showing he's still capable of being locked in when he feels like it

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/og93_photo/manny.jpg
Manny and the Dodgers bats light up the Astros

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Dodgers0/0/0/0/0/2/2/5/0/-9/19/0
Astros0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/-1/7/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 1-4 R
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 3B 2-3 BB
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 2-3 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 0-0
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler(0-2) 7IP 11H 4ER 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5727.jpgGeoff Geary 1/3IP 6H 5ER
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1.2IP 2H 2K





http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpg
2-3 2 Doubles RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP

Definitely not a good start to the series for the struggling Astros, the Dodgers lit up Astros pitching today for 19 hits, Manny Ramirez punished the Astros today going 4 for 4 with 3 RBIs, the Astros hope to turn things around tommorrow behind the arm of Brandon Backe.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3180.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg


Breaking News in the League
Orioles are supposedly looking to move OF Adam Jones

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/teampacific05/jasonschmidt.jpg
Schmidt throws gem in 4-1 win,Astros now lost 6 of 7

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Dodgers0/0/0/0/2/0/0/2/0/-4/14/0
Astros0/0/0/1/0/0//0/0/-1/10/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 2-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 2B 0-3 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5794.jpgHumberto Quintero C 1-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe SP 0-1
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-1
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe(0-3) 5IP 9H 2ER 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino 2IP 1k
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28498.jpgJose Veras 2IP 5H 2ER 1K





http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpg
2IP 1K




WRTG GAME RECAP
Yet again another sad outing for the Houston Astros as the bats couldnt score runs again, Jason Schmidt pitched a steller 8 inning outing only allowing one run, striking out 5, the Astros will work to avoid a sweep tommorrow with ace Roy Oswalt on the mound against ex-Astro pitcher Randy Wolf.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4087.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg

[I0I HaVoK I0I]

Nice update

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/44928319.jpg
Pitching duel ends with Dodgers getting the sweep

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Dodgers0/0/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/-1/3/0
Astros0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-0/5/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 2B 1-3 BB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-3
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-3 BB
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 0-2 BB






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt(2-2) 9IP 3H 1ER 2BB 7K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg
9IP 3H 1ER 2BB 7K




WRTG GAME RECAP

A dreadful end to the series as the struggling Astros have now lost 7 of 8. The lost today sure wasn't due to bad pitching as Roy Oswalt through a beautiful gem going a complete 9 innings allowing only 3 hits and striking out 7, but the offense just couldn't help him out today, the Astros hope to end this dreadful streak they are on as the Milwaukee Brewers head to town.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28650.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg


Breaking News in the League
Blue Jays sign Juan Uribe to 1yr 400k deal.
Prince Fielder will be out of upcoming series against the Astros with Back Strain.

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bajanladyj/Milwaukee-Brewers-logo.gifvs http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif


Projected Starters

Yovani Gallardo vs Mike Hampton
Manny Parra vs Wandy Rodriguez
Dave Bush vs Brian Moehler


Player to watch
Ryan Braun
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/CotterDaly/Ryan_Braun.jpg
A monster slugger who is questionable on defense at his drafted position of third base, Braun seemed much more comfortable in his shift to left field in 2008. He didn't commit a single error, and while he fell short in repeating his outstanding rookie numbers, he did manage healthy numbers in all the pertinent categories. With a year's experience in left, and his prime years just around the corner at age 25, Braun might yet have room for growth, especially in the power department.

[pderrick84]

wow guess my chise is pretty dead on the Astros just signed Pudge in real life

[soldaderyan]

wow guess my chise is pretty dead on the Astros just signed Pudge in real life

haha, yep that was cool :D

[pderrick84]

haha, yep that was cool :D

yeah just hope there season doesnt start like mine

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/hampton_mike_03.jpg
Hampton pitches gem to extend Brewers losing streak to 6

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Brewers1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-1/4/0
Astros2/0/0/0/0/1/0/2/x/-5/8/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-3 BB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 2RBIs
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-4 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF RF 0-3 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-4 RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 3B 1-3 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 2-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 0-3 R






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(3-1) 9IP 4H 1ER 5K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg
9IP 4H 1ER 5K




WRTG GAME RECAP

A beautiful start to the series for the Astros as Mike Hampton pitched a lights out complete game only allowing 4 hits and striking out 5, hes looked incredibly strong for the Astros so far, Wandy Rodriguez will be on the mound tommorrow facing youngster Manny Parra for game 2 of the series.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28827.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/jeff280a/braun.jpg
Brewers late rally ends losing streak

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Brewers1/0/0/0/0/0/3/2/0/-6/10/2
Astros0/0/2/0/0/0/1/0/1/-4/13/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 3-5 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-5 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-5 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF RF 0-5
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 3-5 RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-5
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-2 2BB
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 2-3 R






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(2-1) 7IP 8H 4ER 4BB 6K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright 2IP 2H 1BB 1K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
Shiner Astros Player of the Game
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpg
3-5 2B R




WRTG GAME RECAP

A late rally by Ryan Braun and the Brewers spoiled a Astros victory today, Wandy Rodriguez seemed to have issues with control all day giving up 8 hits and walking 4 in 7 innings the Astros will look to get back to their winning ways tommorrow as Brian Moehler steps on the mound to face Dave Bush.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6020.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg

[pderrick84]

just so you guys know, Ill post my team stats and league leaders at the end of this series

[chad0034]

Nice job on this so far. Im following.

[I0I HaVoK I0I]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/banner.jpg



http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/jeff280a/braun.jpg
Brewers late rally ends losing streak

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Brewers1/0/0/0/0/0/3/2/0/-6/10/2
Astros0/0/2/0/0/0/1/0/1/-4/13/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpg
Kazuo Matsui 2B | 1-4 R

2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpg
Miguel Tejada SS | 3-5 R

3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
Lance Berkman 1B | 2-5 R

4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpg
Carlos Lee LF | 1-5 RBI



Try doing it like this

[chad0034]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg

I saw you were using the S3 Forums banner, so I edited to make it look better.

[pderrick84]

Try doing it like this

yeah when I try and center them they are all off set though

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg

I saw you were using the S3 Forums banner, so I edited to make it look better.



dude thanks man thats badass

[soldaderyan]

what happen pderrick?

[pderrick84]

hey Im back just had to take a day off got a ? for you guys, I just traded Quintero and Geoff Geary for OF Jack Cust good power hitter, but how should I put him in my lineup, Should I put him in right and pence to middle and sit Bourn, or use Cust as a PH and keep my lineup?

[soldaderyan]

yeah, you shold bench Bourn

[pderrick84]

anybody else?

[MVP_Bryant_24]

Bench him for sure bro......check out my padres 'chise if ya can....following yours!

[soldaderyan]

hey, man the last update was 4 days ago, another quiter?

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/img6628179.jpg
Blum ignites Astros past the Brew Crew

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Brewers0/0/2/0/0/0/3/2/1/-3/7/1
Astros0/1/2/0/2/0/2/0/x/-7/14/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-5 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 3-4 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF RF 1-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-3 HR
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 3-4 HR
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-5
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 2-4 RBI






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler(1-2) 8.1IP 7H 3ER 2BB 6K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 2/3 IP






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpg
3-4 2-run HR 2 Doubles




WRTG GAME RECAP

Geoff Blum's magnificent game propels the Astros to take the series from the Brewers, Brian Moehler finally got his first win of the year on a good pitching performance today







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28660.jpg

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bajanladyj/Cincinnati-Reds-logo.gif


Projected Starters

Brandon Backe vs Micah Owings
Roy Oswalt vs Aaron Harang
Mike Hampton vs Bronson Arroyo


Player to watch
Jay Bruce
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/Stryker2128/MLB/jay-bruce.jpg
There's little doubt that Bruce, one of the game's most promising young hitters, should continue to improve in 2009. But what kind of hitter will Bruce be in his sophomore season? Is he the swing-for-the-fences type who belted 15 home runs but batted .244 in 64 second-half games, or the gaps hitter who batted .308 and averaged 26 homers per 150 games played in his minor league career? Spring training might offer the answer, but 110 strikeouts in 413 rookie at-bats suggest the former seems more likely. That might put Bruce at risk for some slumps -- maybe the dreaded season-long sophomore slump -- but it also grants him a chance at a real breakout power season. To say he's a candidate to belt 30-plus home runs is more than fair.

[chad0034]

Nice win PDerrick.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/l_70d2a5d0f90f4fb19dc7b68c09d96e71.jpg
Backe pitches no hitter through 9th as Astros win

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros1/0/0/2/0/0/0/1/0/-4/10/0
Reds0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-0/1/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-4 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4 HR
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 2-4 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad CF 1-4 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 1-4 RBI






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe(1-3) 9IP 1H 6K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg
9IP 1H 6K




WRTG GAME RECAP

Brandon Backe pitched suprisingly lights out today, in the best outing of his career by far. Everything he was throwing today was outstanding he carried a no-hitter all the way into the 9th inning before it was finally broke up, maybe this is the big turn around that Brandon needed.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5181.jpg

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/kenosando/image_1872014.jpg
Oswalt fans 11 as Astros win again

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/1/0/0/0/0/1/2/-4/13/0
Reds0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-0/3/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 3-5 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-5 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-5
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-5
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 3-5 HR 3RBIs
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-5
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-3 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt SP 1-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 1-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt(3-2) 8IP 3H 11K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde 1IP 2K





http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg
8IP 3H 11K




WRTG GAME RECAP

Houston's pitching puts out another dominating performance, as Roy Oswalt goes 8 innings only allowing 3 hits and striking out 11. The Astros hope to keep this pitching performance going as Mike Hampton steps on the mound against Bronson Arroyo.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4416.jpg

Breaking League news
Rockies sign OF Luis Gonzalez to 1yr 3.2M deal
Supposedly the Astros and A's are working on a deal that will send Jack Cust to the Astros

[pderrick84]

[http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/smflogo.jpg


Big move in Houston


http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/random_key_94387_file_74940610_Atle.jpg

Well ladies and gentleman its official the Oakland A's and Houston Astros have worked out a deal to send RP Geoff Geary and C Humberto Quintero to Oakland, for heavy hitting LF Jack Cust, the Astros will also move C J.R. Towles up to the majors to be the backup for Pudge Rodriguez. When asking GM Derrick where Jack will fit in the lineup. Paul said they really couldn't pass up on the deal, and that everybody will have to wait and see how he will fit in the lineup.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/BrockWells_bucket/arroyo.jpg
Arroyo prevents Astros sweep

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/-1/9/1
Reds1/1/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/-3/6/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-4 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 RBI
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 0-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 1-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton SP 0-3







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(3-2) 8IP 6H 2ER 7K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg
8IP 6H 2ER 7K




WRTG GAME RECAP

Houston's pitching was pretty good once again, but this time the offense could not put up enough runs to complete the sweep, the Astros will head to Atlanta next, to try and tame the Braves.






Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3786.jpg


Breaking League News
Griffey hits 3 Hrs in win over White Sox
Jason Werth racks up 8 RBIs in win over Nats

[pderrick84]

League Leaders after April


NL Pitcher ERA
1.Roy Oswalt 1.35
2.Mike Hampton 1.50
3.Randy Johnson 1.71
4.Mike Pelfrey 1.98

AL Pitcher ERA
1.Dallas Braden 1.76
2.John Danks 1.99
3.CC Sabathia 2.14
4.Justin Verlander 2.25

NL Pitcher Wins
1.Bronson Arroyo 4
2.Clayton Kershaw 3
3.Roy Oswalt 3
4.Mike Hampton 3

AL Pitcher wins
1.Francisco Liriano 4
2.Cliff Lee 4
3.CC Sabathia 4
4.Roy Halladay 3

NL Batter HR's
1.Chris Ianetta 9
2.Troy Glaus 7
3.Andy Laroche 7
4.David Wright 6

AL Batter HR's
1.Ty Wiggington 7
2.Ken Griffey Jr. 7
3.Derek Jeter 7
4.Evan Longoria 6

NL Batter RBI's
1.Andy Laroche 21
2.Dan Uggla 21
3.Jason Werth 21
4.Raul Ibanez 20

AL Batter RBI's
1.Vladimer Guerrero 21
2.Evan Longoria 21
3.Jason Bay 20
4.Joe Crede 20

NL Batter BA
1.Manny Ramirez .442
2.Alfonso Soriano .408
3.Dan Uggla .400
4.Garrett Atkins .392

AL Batter BA
1.Alberto Callaspo .397
2.Hideki Matsui .379
3.Jim Thome .376
4.Denard Span .368

NL Stolen Bases
1.Cameron Maybin 9
2.Willy Taveras 8
3.Juan Pierre 7
4.Nate Mclouth 6

AL Stolen Bases
1.Ichiro Suzuki 10
2.Chone Figgins 9
3.Brian Roberts 7
4.Carlos Gomez 7

[pderrick84]

Name BA HR RBI R
Kazuo Matsui 0.246 0 6 6
Miguel Tejada 0.247 1 4 14
Lance Berkman 0.311 3 10 15
Carlos Lee 0.292 5 19 8
Hunter Pence 0.304 2 9 9
Ivan Rodriguez 0.250 3 7 8
Geoff Blum 0.263 2 8 5
Michael Bourn 0.239 0 3 7
Aaron Boone 0.294 1 2 1
Darin Erstad 0.388 0 5 1
Jason Michaels 0.200 0 0 0
Humberto Quintero 0.250 0 0 0

ERA W L S IP
Roy Oswalt 1.35 3 2 0 40
Mike Hampton 1.50 3 2 0 42
Wandy Rodriguez 5.18 2 1 0 24.2
Brian Moehler 5.92 1 2 0 24.2
Brandon Backe 3.38 1 3 0 26.1
Felipe Paulino 4.26 1 0 0 6.2
Doug Brocail 0.00 0 0 0 4.2
Geoff Geary 14.73 0 0 0 3.1
Chris Sampson 7.2 0 0 0 5
Jose Veras 2.84 0 0 0 6.2
Wesley Wright 0.00 0 0 0 4
Latroy Hawkins 1.80 0 0 0 5
Jose Valverde 5.40 0 1 3 5

Division Standings
NL Central W L GB
St.Louis Cards 13 9 x
Cincinnati Reds 11 11 2
Houston Astros 11 11 2
Pittsburgh Pirates 10 11 2.5
Chicago Cubs 7 13 5
Milwaukee Brewers 6 14 6

NL East W L GB
Philadelphia Phillies 15 6 x
N.Y. Mets 14 7 1
Florida Marlins 11 10 4
Washington Nationals 9 11 5.5
Atlanta Braves 8 12 6.5

NL West W L GB
Colorado Rockies 12 7 x
S.F. Giants 12 7 x
L.A. Dodgers 11 9 1.5
Arizona D-backs 8 12 4.5
S.D. Padres 6 14 6.5

AL Central W L GB
Minnesota Twins 16 5 x
Cleveland Indians 14 7 2
Detriot Tigers 13 8 3
K.C. Royals 8 12 7.5
Chicago White Sox 5 16 11

AL East W L GB
N.Y. Yankees 14 7 x
Tampa Bay Rays 10 11 4
Toronto Blue Jays 10 12 4.5
Baltimore Orioles 9 13 5.5
Boston Red Sox 8 12 5.5

AL West W L GB
Oakland Athletics 10 10 x
Seattle Mariners 10 11 0.5
L.A. Angels 10 11 0.5
Texas Rangers 9 11 1

[chad0034]

Nice updates PDerrick. Lets see how Cust does in Houston.

[soldaderyan]

wow, almost a no-hitter nice job.
Nice leaderboards, jeter 7 HR ?! haha

[pderrick84]

yeah dont know how jeter got 7 HRS hes up for a career high

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt188/Bengals1Fan/AtlantaBraves.png


Projected Starters

Wandy Rodriguez vs Javier Vazquez
Brian Moehler vs Jair Jurrjens
Brandon Backe vs Kenshin Kawakami


Player to watch
Chipper Jones
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg231/kyleman21/chipper_jones.jpg
Jones seems to be getting better with age: He has registered three consecutive seasons with an OPS better than 1.000. On a per at-bat basis, Jones is extremely productive.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/GarretAndersonAP.jpg
Garrett Anderson hits walk off single in bottom of 17th

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/R/H/E
Astros0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-2/9/2
Braves0/1/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/1/-3/13/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-7
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-7 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 4-7 RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-6
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 0-7
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 1-7 RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-6
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-6
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez SP 0-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 7IP 5H 1ER 1BB 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 2IP 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28498.jpgJose Veras 1.1IP 2H K Left game with elbow injury
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 1.2IP 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright 2IP 2H 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson(0-1) 2IP 2H 1ER 2K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
4-7 RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP

Wow what a game today, an RBI hit in the 9th by Pudge Rodriguez, just kept this game going on and on, until finally Garrett Anderson hit an RBI walkoff single in the bottom of the 17th, we will see how tired these teams are tommorrow as the two teams collide for game two.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28854.jpg


Breaking League news
Giants have traded Pablo Sandoval to the Orioles for OF Felix Pie
Marlins P Josh Johnson out for the year with a broken wrist Cubs have signed Jose Vidro to 1yr 1.4M deal

[pderrick84]

[http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/smflogo.jpg


Bad news in Houston



Looks like RP Jose Veras will be out for the season due to a torn elbow ligament word from GM Paul Derrick is that he will be having season ending Tommy John surgery tommorrow, GM Paul Derrick says they have signed veteran RP Kiko Calero at 1yr 250k deal, hopefully he will be able to fill the void cost by the loss of Veras.

[chad0034]

WOW a 17 inning showdown. Must've been crazy. If you want some better logos, that will be the same size heres a good website. http://mmii.info/?db=users_all&search=Houston+Astros

[pderrick84]

thanks bro, yeah i was so upset to go 17 innings and come up short grrrrr

[soldaderyan]

WOW 17 innings, my record is 23 innings in MVP 05, lol.

That game ruined your batting avgs too: many players went 0-7, 1-7, 0-6 :(

[pderrick84]

yeah sure the heck didnt help

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://gi72.photobucket.com/groups/i169/7VK675CCMX/BrianMoehler.jpg
Moehler lets game slip by in bottom of 8th lose 3-2

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/1/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/-2/8/1
Braves1/0/0/0/0/0/0/2/x/-3/5/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-3
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-3
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF RF 1-4 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 3-4 HR 2RBIs
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg[/center]Brian Moehler 0-3






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler(1-3) 8IP 5H 2ER 2BB 8K







http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpg
3-4 HR 2RBIs




WRTG GAME RECAP

A good pitching performance by Brian Moehler all came to an end when he gave up a 2 run Double to Chipper Jones in the bottom of the 8th, the Astros will hope to prevent the sweep tommorrow as Brandon Backe steps on the mound against Kenshin Kawakami.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4105b1bf-0208-4467-8c2b-b99951b7ffb.jpg

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/l3677424.jpg
Braves sweep Astros on great pitching by Kawakami

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/-1/5/0
Braves1/0/0/0/0/0/1/1/x/-3/9/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-3 BB
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust LF 0-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF RF 1-5 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-3
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-2 BB
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 0-3






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe(1-4) 6.1IP 7H 2ER 2BB 4K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright 1.2IP 2H 1ER 1BB






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpg
2-4 R




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Braves completed the sweep today as the Astros once again could not get on track, they will hope to rebound as they head to our Nations Capital for a 2 game series against the Nationals.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28834.jpg


Breaking League news
Yankees sign Juan Cruz to 1yr 700k deal

[soldaderyan]

OUch, though sweep man :(

[MVP_Bryant_24]

what's up pderrick?? looking good.....what did you do quit the angels chise??

[pderrick84]

what's up pderrick?? looking good.....what did you do quit the angels chise??

hmmm never had an angels chise this is the only one Ive done

[MVP_Bryant_24]

lol i got you confused with someone else...i am following alot of them bro...lol sorry...

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bajanladyj/Washington-Nationals-logo.gif


Projected Starters

Roy Oswalt vs John Lannan
Mike Hampton vs Scott Olsen


Player to watch
Roy Oswalt
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii17/kcin37/oswalt_astros.jpg
Though his 3.54 ERA in 2008 represented a career worst, Oswalt's 1.18 WHIP indicates it might have been merely a result of poor fortune. He got off to a sluggish start, with a 4-4 record, 5.61 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in his first 11 starts, but he was vintage Oswalt from then on, going 13-6 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in his final 21 games.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/medium_080731-pudge-ap.jpg
Pudge hits homer in 9th to lead Astros to victory

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/2/0/0/0/2/0/0/1/-5/12/0
Nationals0/2/0/0/2/0/0/0/0/-4/8/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-4 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-2 2RBIs
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 1B 1-5
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-5 R
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 3-5 HR
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-4 2R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-2 BB RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt SP 1-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino 1-2






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 4.1IP 6H 4ER 3BB 6K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino(2-0) 4.1IP 1H 1BB 1K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde .1IP 1H 1K Save






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpg
3-5 HR




WRTG GAME RECAP

In Roy Oswalt's worst outing of the year the bullpen and offense were able to come back and take it from the Nationals off a nice Home Run to right by Pudge Rodriguez, the Astros hope to take the two game series tommorrow.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6332.jpg

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r20/Charlotte0811/HunterPence1.jpg
Big 9th inning once again wins it for Astros

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros3/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/3/-6/13/0
Nationals0/1/0/0/0/1/0/1/0/-3/8/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 3-5 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 3-5 2RBIs
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-5 RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-5 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-4 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton SP 0-2






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 7IP 7H 2ER 3BB 8K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(1-1) 2IP 1H 1BB 3K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpg
3-5 2RBIs




WRTG GAME RECAP

ANother big 9th inning wins it for the Astros as they take the two game series from the Nationals, they will now head back home for a 2 game series with the Cubs.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3845.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg

[soldaderyan]

Wow, nice games you should move Tejada down in the line up

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu94/TB7MegIcon/baseball_ChicagoCubs.gif vs http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif


Projected Starters

Ryan Dempster vs Wandy Rodriguez
Ted Lilly vs Brian Moehler



Player to watch
Alfonso Soriano
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp329/christian3betancourt/soriano.jpg
His 30/30 days are probably in the rearview mirror and he's a bit more brittle than he was earlier in his career, but Soriano continues to produce like few outfielders can. Despite missing 53 games with a calf injury in 2008, he managed a seventh consecutive year with at least 28 home runs and 70 RBIs, remarkable numbers for a leadoff hitter. Plus, while he has slowed somewhat on the base paths, he remains a skilled base stealer, enough to keep him in the teens in the category.

[MVP_Bryant_24]

good stuff.....i agree move him down!

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/smflogo.jpg


Cecil Cooper to change around lineup

Manager Cecil Cooper has decided to change up the lineup due to poor hitting by some and good hitting by others, also Michael Bourn has been benched for know, so that Hunter Pence can move to center and Jack Cust will now start in right, below you will see the new lineup now.

Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust LF
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B
9.SP

[pderrick84]

wow guys I was just looking into that when you guys posted that

[soldaderyan]

Nice... :D

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/sdin106/Astros/wandy2.jpg
Wandy pitches complete game as Astros stun Cubs

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Cubs0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-0/5/0
Astros0/0/0/1/0/0/1/2/x/-4/10/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 3-4 RBI 2SB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4 R
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust LF 1-4 HR 2RBIs
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 2-4 HR
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 1-3






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(3-1) 9IP 5H 8K







http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg
9IP 5H 8K




WRTG GAME RECAP

Wandy was hot today and kept the Astros on their winning ways with a beautiful game today pitching a lights out outing only allowing 5 hits and striking out 8, Brain Moehler will try to get the Astros winning streak to 4 games as he takes the mound against Ted Lilly.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4062.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg


Breaking League news
Indians sign Oliver Perez to 1yr 4M deal
Blue Jays trade David Purcey to the Reds for Jared Burton

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p90/tonisabelle/Astros/HOU_berkman_73189.jpg
Astros Offense key in win over Cubs

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Cubs0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/-1/13/1
Astros2/0/0/1/0/2/0/1/x/-6/9/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 2-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4 HR 2RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-3 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust LF 1-3 HR
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 2RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-2 BB
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 0-1
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler(2-3) 5IP 9H 1ER 1K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 1IP 1H 1K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson 3IP 3H 1K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
2-4 HR 2RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP

The bullpen was fantastic for the Astros toiday as they came in and pitched 9 innings not allowing any runs and only 4 hits while striking out 2, pitching seems to be the key to the Astros success as of late, not that the offense didn't do there part as Lance Berkamn and newly acquired RF Jack Cust both hit homers today, making an easy two game sweep of the Cubs, the Astros will now get ready to host the Padres for a 3 game series that should be good.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6055.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg


Breaking League news
White Sox sign Felipe Marrero to a 1yr 500k deal

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu94/TB7MegIcon/baseball_SanDiegoPadres.gif vs http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif


Projected Starters

Cha Seung Baek vs Brandon Backe
Jake Peavy vs Roy Oswalt
Chris Young vs Mike Hampton



Player to watch
Adrian Gonzalez
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/Sleezevil_2007/ExIVOMnI.jpg
The numbers have been trending up in the homer department for Gonzalez over the past three seasons, while his batting average has been heading in the opposite direction. Some may see him as being on a growth trend, but it's also possible that his power numbers peaked last year. A huge spike in his homers per fly ball in '08 means that 36 homers likely are not achievable again.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w131/texastornado05/astros_83491.jpg
Berkman lights Padres up with 3 Homers

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Padres0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-0/3/2
Astros1/0/2/5/1/1/0/0/x/-10/16/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-5 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-5
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 5-5 3HR 6RBIs
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 4-4 HR 2RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust LF 0-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-4 2R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 1-2 RBI
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe(2-4) 7IP 2H BB 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright 2IP 1H BB 1K






http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/shiner_logo.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
5-5 3HR 6RBIs




WRTG GAME RECAP

Lance Berkman definitely brought the big stick to the park today launching away at 3 Homeruns today and racking up an incredible 6 RBIs as the Astros strolled to an easy win today, stay tuned tommorrow as the Aces step foot on the mound Jake Peavy will face Roy Oswalt tommorrow.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5019.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg


Breaking League news
Angels Maicer Izturis out at least half the season with a fractured Ulna

[pderrick84]

will post some games tommorrow guys my teams definitely on the rise

[soldaderyan]

Wow, you´re kicking some bu tss haha, I´m on a 4 game loosing streak :(

[joker123123]

I am doing OK, 2-1 so far gunna have a game up by tonight

[MVP_Bryant_24]

cool stuff pderrick...beating my padres LOL that's not cool.....i am on a losing in my season myself...but ihope things turn around...it's hard to win with a bad team though LOL

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll315/wcurtis012495/8astros2.jpg
Tejada wins it with walkoff hit

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/R/H/E
Padres1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-1/10/1
Astros0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/1/-2/8/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 2B 1-5 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust LF 1-4 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence RF 2-4 R
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 2RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt SP 0-2
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 8IP 8H 1ER 1BB 6K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail(1-0) 2IP 2H






http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpg
2-4 2RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP

In a tough pitching battle, the Astros finally came out ahead due to a nice walkoff single by Miguel Tejada in the bottom of the 10th, watch tommorrow as the Astros hope to complete the sweep with Mike Hampton on the mound versus Chris Young.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6073.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg

[pderrick84]

sorry guys will post some updated games tonight, was at opening day yesterday and unfortunately my Astros loss but was still a great game

[pderrick84]

wow guys sorry for the delay on posts have been busy with work and the stros games, I will post some games today so stay tuned

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/hampton-mike-090214.jpg
Astros complete sweep behind Hampton's arm

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Padres0/0/0/0/0/0/0/1/0/-1/3/0
Astros0/0/0/0/0/2/0/1/x/-3/2/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-2 R BB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-2 2R 2BB
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-2 2BB LF
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 0-3 RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 0-3







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(4-2) 9IP 3H 1ER BB 3K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg
9IP 3H 1ER BB 3K




WRTG GAME RECAP

Mike Hampton carried the Astros today pitching a beautiful 9 innings, the Astros some how got three runs across the plate due to horrible pitching by the Padres, but it along with the arm of Hampton carried them to victory, they will now head to Coors Field for a battle with the Colorado Rockies.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4762.jpg


Breaking League news
No league News

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/babesthatlovebaseball/Colorado%20Rockies/Coloradorockieslogo.gif


Projected Starters

Wandy Rodriguez vs Aaron Cook
Brian Moehler vs Ubaldo Jimenez
Brandon Backe vs Jeff Francis



Player to watch
Hunter Pence
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p59/brittanyybabyy/pence.jpg
Pence seemed to take a step backward as a sophomore, though the truth is, rather than an actual regression in performance, he sacrificed batting average for power. He was a streakier player than in his rookie campaign, twice batting better than .300 in a month but twice batting beneath .225. So which Pence is the real one? The answer, of course, is somewhere in between, something more like a respectable, .280-hitting, 25-homer candidate, with the potential for more.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/kenosando/LPWZba7U.jpg
Wandy pitches gem to take game 1

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/3/0/0/0/0/0/-3/8/0
Rockies0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-0/7/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-4 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 0-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-3 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 0-2







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(4-1) 8IP 6H 1K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(5) 1IP H Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg
8IP 6H 1K




WRTG GAME RECAP

Astros strong pitching continues as Wandy Rodriguez pitched an impressive outing to get his 4th win of the year, he pitched a strong 8 inning outing only allowing 6 hits and striking out 1, Kose Valverde came in to rack up his 5th save of the year, game two tommorrow as Brian Moehler will face Ubaldo Jimenez.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28625.jpg


Breaking League news
Dodgers sign RP Eric Gagne to 1yr 4M deal
Ichiro's season might be over due to Broken ankle heads to DL

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r20/Charlotte0811/HunterPence1.jpg
Pence carries Astros to 9th straight win

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/1/0/0/0/4/0/0/-5/7/1
Rockies0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/2/-3/9/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-4 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4 R
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 1-4 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-4 3RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 2RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-2 BB
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 0-2
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 6IP 6H ER 4K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 2.1IP 3H 2ER K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde .2IP Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpg
2-4 2B 3RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP

The winning streak continues as Hunter Pence and Miguel Tejada combined for 5 runs batted in, the Astros continue to win due to consistent pitching and great swinging of the bats, they will hope to continue the streak to 10 games, as they finish the series versus Jeff Francis and the Rockies.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6038.jpg


Breaking League news
2B Mark Ellis out 3 months with torn Groin Muscle

[pderrick84]

im really starting to wonder how long I can keep this streak going lol

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/sdin106/Astros/JoseValverde.jpg
Pitching holds up as Astros complete sweep, and Valverde secures another Save

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros1/1/0/0/0/0/4/0/0/-2/7/1
Rockies0/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/-1/9/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677.jpgAaron Boone 2B 1-4 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-4 RBI
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-3
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 0-3
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 1-3 R
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-3
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 0-2
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe(3-4) 7IP 7H ER 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1IP 2H K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(7) 1IP 2H K Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg
7IP 7H ER 3K




WRTG GAME RECAP

Woo Wee the Astros continue to win, the starting rotation has been unstoppable as of late, even when the bats dont step up the arms do, as the Astros complate another sweep, but the road will get tougher as they now head to Chicago for a 3 game series.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4499.jpg


Breaking League news
No Breaking news

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu94/TB7MegIcon/baseball_ChicagoCubs.gif vs http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif


Projected Starters


Carlos Zambrano vs Roy Oswalt
Rich Harden vs Mike Hampton
Ted Lilly vs Wandy Rodriguez




Player to watch
Aramis Ramirez
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/soverylovely2/Aramis.jpg
Consider that in his 5½ years in Chicago, he has batted .298 and averaged 34 home runs, 110 RBIs and 91 runs scored per 150 games played. Ramirez has also capitalized on the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, with back-to-back seasons of a .320-plus batting average and 1.000-plus OPS in his home games. He remains the cleanup man in a stacked lineup and is in the prime of his career.

[pderrick84]

anything you guys would like to see or like to see me change??

[NEPatriot77712]

looks good, keep it up!

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/cobell_bucket/astros/berkman.jpg
Oswalt and Berkman lead the Astros to 11th straight

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros2/0/0/2/0/0/1/0/0/-5/12/1
Cubs0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/1/-2/10/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 2-5 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-5 HR 3RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-5
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 2-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 1-2 R
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt(4-2) 7IP 7H ER 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright 1.2IP 3H ER K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(8) .1IP Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
2-5 HR 3RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros are keeping the streak going, the bats and arms and continually dominating the opposition, behind another stellar performance of Roy Oswalt the Astros carried the streak to 11 and will hopefully stride to 12 tommorrow as they face the Cubs again tommorrow in Wrigley







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5588.jpg


Breaking League news
No Breaking news

[aabar4518]

11 in a row!! damn!!

[pderrick84]

sorry guys will update with games soon

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss198/Sedona2009/Richharden.jpg
Astros can't get the runs across as streak comes to an end

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/0/0/0/0/1/0/-1/14/0
Cubs1/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/-2/5/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 2-4 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn RF 3-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 1-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 0-2
PHhttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust 0-1







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(4-3) 8IP 5H 2ER BB 3K








http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg
8IP 5H 2ER BB 3K




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros streak comes to an end as they just couldn't get the runs across today, Mike Hampton pitched another stellar performance only giving up 2 runs over 8 innings but it just wasnt enough to keep the streak alive, the Astros will try to regroup tommorrow and take the series away from the Cubbies.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3845.jpg


Breaking League news
Padres sign Damion Easley to 1yr 400k deal

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/bobblehead-days.jpg
Astros take another series from the Cubs

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros1/0/0/2/0/1/0/0/1/-5/9/0
Cubs0/0/0/2/0/0/0/1/0/-3/9/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-5 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 0-5 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-3 HR
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-3 R
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 1-4 2RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 0-3








Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(5-1) 7.2IP 8H 3ER BB 7K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(9) 1.1IP H 2K Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg
7.2IP 8H 3ER BB 7K




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros take another series from the Cubs behind another stellar performance by Astros starting pitching, Wandy Rodriguez picked up his 5th win of the year running his record to 5-1, pitching 7 and 2/3rds innings before Jose Valverde came and finished up the rest picking up his 9th save of the year, the Astros will now head to the Milwaukee to face the Brew Crew.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3294.jpg


Breaking League news
Red Sox sign C Paul Lo Duca to 1yr 1.6M deal

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bajanladyj/Milwaukee-Brewers-logo.gif


Projected Starters

Brian Moehler vs Jeff Suppan
Brandon Backe vs Seth Mcclung
Roy Oswalt vs Yovani Gallardo



Player to watch
Prince Fielder
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u135/goTRIBE482/prince-fielder.jpg
Perhaps Fielder's critics will suggest that his going vegetarian might have sapped his power this past season, but why can't it be argued it merely threw him off track only at the very beginning of the year? Accounting only for Fielder's games played from May 30 forward, he batted .277 with 28 home runs, 77 RBIs and a .925 OPS in 106 contests, which projects to 42 homers and 116 RBIs over a full season.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/thesht22/28717_large.jpg
Bullpen falls apart as Astros lose

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Brewers1/0/0/2/0/0/1/1/2/-7/16/0
Astros2/0/0/1/3/0/0/0/0/-6/12/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-5 R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 3-5 2R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4 HR 3RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 1-3 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-4 HR
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677-1.jpgAaron Boone 3B 1-3 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 1-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3582.jpgBrian Moehler 3IP 4H 2ER 3BB
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson 3IP 5H 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino 2IP 4H 2ER BB K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(1-2) IP 3H ER K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpg
2-4 HR 3RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Astros Bullpen couldn't hold it together as Jose Valverde gave up a 2 out RBI single to Ryan Braun to give up the game in the top of the 9th, the Astros bats were swinging well but after Brian Moehler went down in the top of the 4th with a rib injury, it all went down hill for the Astros they will hope to rebound tommorrow in game 2 of the series.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5438.jpg


Breaking League news

Yankees sign Kenny Rogers to 1yr deal

[pderrick84]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/smflogo.jpg


Bad News Stros


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m293/Luckie_Strike_79/The%20Rally%20Lamb/rally%20meets%20some%20astros/DSCF1252.jpg
Well to add insult to injury for last nights game according to team physcian Brian Moehler will be out at least 2 months with a broken rib, this definitely comes at the most inoppurtune time, as it seems as if the starters were really starting to shine for the Astros in a talk with Manager Cecil Cooper he said "Well right now we will put Brian on the 60 Day DL, and hope for a speedy recovery as far as who will take his place I don't know right now, we might just go with a 4 man rotation, or just bring in Sampson to do some spot starts, I really don't know, just hope that Brian makes a speedy recovery.

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/sethPoll.jpg
Mcclung leads Brew Crew past Stros

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Brewers0/0/0/2/0/0/2/0/0/-4/11/0
Astros0/0/0/0/0/1/0/1/0/-2/4/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-4
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 0-2
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-3
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3 R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn 1-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1 RBI
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust 1-1 HR







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe(3-5) 6IP 7H 2ER 5K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 2IP 3H 2ER 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1IP 1H 1K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpg
1-1 HR




WRTG GAME RECAP

The Brewers guarantee a series win with todays win, as Seth Mcclung crippled the Astros batters with 8 strikeouts today, Brandon Backe pitched a decent outing today going 6 innings only allowing 2 runs but it wasn't enough as he recorded his 5th loss of the year now, the Astros will hope to prevent the sweep tommorrow as the Astros face Yovani Gallardo with Ace Roy Oswalt on the mound.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28650.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg


Breaking League news

Vernon Wells goes on 60 day DL with torn achilles

[joker123123]

McClung!!! I struck out 11 people in one of my starts with him. Good chise, check out mine!!

[pderrick84]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/Astrosbanner.jpg



http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/ChrisBrownWife713/Oswalthounlcs.jpg
Oswalt fans 15 as Astros win in 12

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/R/H/E
Brewers0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0-1/6/0
Astros0/0/0/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/1-2/16/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-6
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 0-6
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 3-6 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 4-6 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust 1-5 R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 3-5 RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-5
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-5
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 2-4
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 1-1








Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 11IP 4H ER BB 15K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins(1-0) 1IP 2H 3K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg
11IP 4H ER BB 15K




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Wizard pitched lights out today as Cecil tried to get him the win having him pitch 11 inn ings but just couldn't do it, Oswalt did strike out a career high 15 batters today though, the bats were working today b ut just not able to get runs across, until the bottom of the 12th when Carlos Lee knocked in the game winning run. The Astros will now stand host to in state rival Texas Rangers for the next series.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4096.jpg vs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpg


Breaking League news

Giants sign Frank Thomas to 1yr 2.8M deal

[pderrick84]

anybody following my chise anymore? Havent seen any comments from you guys in awhile anything u guys would like to see or like me to change??

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd184/rhyalay/Texas-Rangers-Logo.gif


Projected Starters

Mike Hampton vs Vicente Padilla
Wandy Rodriguez vs Eric Hurley
Chris Sampson vs Brandon Mccarthy



Player to watch
Ian Kinsler
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb36/neonpurple00/kinsler.jpg
Kinsler was among the most valuable players in baseball until a sports hernia ended his season in mid-August, and you can make a case that he could be the best second baseman in the American League this year with his 20/20 bat and solid batting average. We may not have even seen his best season yet.

[pderrick84]

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http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x261/lemonhead29/josh-hamilton-rangers-mvp_nc1.jpg
Astros late comeback not enough

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Rangers3/0/3/1/1/3/0/0/0/-11/16/1
Astros3/2/0/0/0/0/0/1/4/-10/14/3


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-4 2R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-6 2R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-6 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-5 2RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-6 2RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 3-4 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677-1.jpgAaron Boone 1-4 2RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 0-2









Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton(4-4) 2.2IP 6H 4ER 2BB
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino 2.1IP 6H 3ER K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5446.jpgKiko Calero 2.1IP 3H 2ER BB K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 1.2IP H BB 5K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpg
1.2IP H BB 5K




WRTG GAME RECAP
Astros pitching struggled today allowing 12 runs and the bats as hard as they tried couldnt bring the team back, Mike Hampton had control issues all day finally getting pulled in the third with bases loaded, he only made it 2 and 2/3rds of an inning, which was clearly his worst start of the year they hope to rebound tommorrow with lefty Wandy Rodriguez on the mound.







Tommorrows Starters
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28711.jpgvs http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpg


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[joker123123]

good chise man, check out mine too :D

[pderrick84]

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Astros bats stay hot as they roll Rangers

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Rangers0/0/0/0/3/0/3/0/1/-7/9/0
Astros0/1/0/1/0/3/3/4/x/-12/17/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-4 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-5 RBI
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-6
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-6 HR
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 2-4 HR
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-5 2R
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 3-4 2RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3 3RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 2-2 2RBI









Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 6.2IP 8H 6ER 2BB 10K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright(1-0) 2.1IP H ER 2K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpg
3-4 2RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP
Wandy Rodriguez struggled at times today leaving in the 7th with 2 men on, after allowing 4 runs already, he did though have 10 strikeouts today, the bats continued to be hot though, the Astros hope to take the series tommorrow as they face the Brandon Mccarthy on the mound.







Tommorrows Starters
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Breaking League news

Braves sign OF Jim Edmonds 1yr 3.8M deal

[Big C-Dub]

nice updates man

[pderrick84]

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Astros bats take another series

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Rangers0/0/1/0/1/0/1/0/1/-4/11/2
Astros0/1/2/0/1/1/0/2/x/-7/15/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-4
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 2-5 HR
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4 2RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 2-5 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 0-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 3-4 R
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4 HR
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson 2-3









Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson(1-1) 6.2IP 8H ER BB 4K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1.2IP 3H ER BB K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail(1) .2IP Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
2-4 2RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros wrapped another series today, as Chris Sampson came out and pitched a stellar performance in his first start taking over for injured Brian Moehler. Cecil Cooper had this to say after the game "Chris did great tonight I was happy with his performance, I think you will probably see him some more making starts until Brian makes it back". The Astros will now take to Cincinnati for a three game series versus the Reds.







Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

will post some games soon been busy at work got a ? though, Im bought to trade INF prospect Drew Sutton for Jeff Keppinger like the trade in real life, can anybody else thank of anything they think I need to change??

[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/nowaybabe3/reds.jpg


Projected Starters

Brandon Backe vs David Purcey
Roy Oswalt vs Edison Volquez
Mike Hampton vs Aaron Harang



Player to watch
Miguel Tejada
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/02Cg4cp7iXfx9/340x.jpg
After missing 29 games because of a broken wrist in 2007, the durable version of Miguel Tejada returned this past season, as he appeared in 158 contests. His power, however, didn't join him for the trip. Tejada hit only 13 home runs, his fewest since 1998, and only three in 86 games from June 20 forward. He also had an OPS of .729, again his worst since 1998. As such, Tejada's career is in a steep downward trend, and with him set to turn 35 in May, a turnaround of any sort shouldn't be expected. He'll presumably play in as many games as his body will allow him, accounting for the dearth of talent on the left side of the Houston infield, and he'll hit for a respectable batting average.

[FlyingPenguin41]

Keep it up man, I still have this bookmarked.

[pderrick84]

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http://www.chron.com/photos/2008/09/25/13213219/260xStory.jpg
Astros finally finish off Reds in 15th

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/R/H/E
Astros0/1/1/0/0/1/1/1/1/0/0/0/0/0/2/-8/20/0
Reds0/0/2/0/0/4/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-6/15/2


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677-1.jpgAaron Boone 2B 2-8
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-8 2R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 4-7 2R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 3-8 2RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 1-6
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-6 3RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 4-7 RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-7 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 0-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28872.jpgJ.R.Towles 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 1-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 6IP 11H 6ER BB 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 1IP
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright 2IP H 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5446.jpgKiko Calero 2IP 2H K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins(2-0) 3IP 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(10) 1IP H 2K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpg
3IP 3K




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros start the series off with a barn burner going 15 innings before finally putting the Reds away, The Bullpen started to get thin so Cecil asked Latroy to step up and that he did pitching three shutout innings, then the Astros finally scored and Valverde was able to come in and notch his 10th save of the year, the Astros will hope to take another win tommorrow as The Wiz Roy Oswalt steps on the mound to face hot handed ace Edinson Volquez.







Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

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Astros ride Oswalt past Reds

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/1/2/0/0/0/0/3/0/-6/11/0
Reds3/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/-3/6/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-5 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-4 2R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4 RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 0-3 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 1-3 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-4 2RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 0-3
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 1-1








Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt(5-2) 8IP 6H 3ER BB 5K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(11)IP K Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpg
2-4 2RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros win again, this time riding the arm of Roy Oswalt who had a rough first inning allowing 3 runs across but erased it all by pitching a stellar 7 innings after that, Jose Valverde continued his dominance in the 9th racking up his 11th save this year, the Astros hope to sweep the series tommorrow with Mike Hampton on the mound.







Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

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http://www.chron.com/photos/2008/08/03/13393159/260xStory.jpg
Astros continue winning behind arms of pitchers

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/0/0/1/0/3/0/-4/12/0
Reds0/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/-1/6/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3677-1.jpgAaron Boone 2B 1-5 R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 2-5 2R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 3-5 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4 RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels RF 0-3 2RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 1-3
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-3
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-3 RBI
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 0-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28872.jpgJ.R.Towles 1-1







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 6IP 4H ER BB 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1IP 2H
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail(2-0) 1IP K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(12)IP K Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpg
3-5 R




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros take another series as the arms of the pitching staff stay hot, Mike Hampton had another impressive outing as the bats stayed hot, he wasm't there to get the win but the bullpen kept the Reds bats silenced, pitching 3 innings only allowing 2 hits and striking out 2,the Astros hope to continue this winning streak as they head to Pitts burgh to play the Pirates.







Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bajanladyj/Pittsburgh-Pirates-logo.gif


Projected Starters

Wandy Rodriguez vs Tom Gorzelanny
Chris Samspn vs Ross Ohlendorf
Brandon Backe vs Ian Snell


Player to watch
Nate Mclouth
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/200805/20080506pd_pirates0505b_330.jpg
One of 2008's most surprising breakout performers, McLouth is the kind of player whom it might have been smarter to sell high in June than to stick with all season. From June 1 forward, he batted .257 with 13 home runs, 53 RBIs, 18 stolen bases and 67 runs scored in 99 games. To be fair, projecting those stats to a full season's worth of action would mean 20 homers, 80 RBIs, 27 steals and 101 runs scored, which are extremely healthy numbers. Also, keep in mind that McLouth's batting average on balls in play during that span was .277, so the deflated .257 clip might have been more a mirage than reality. Now 27, McLouth is in his power prime, and as such he's probably a better fit to bat third than leadoff for the Pirates. A future as a first-round fantasy selection might be a stretch, but 25/25 players aren't the easiest to come by.

[pderrick84]

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http://cdn3.sbnation.com/photo_images/25131/123119_Astros_Cardinals_Baseball.jpg
Pirates late inning comeback not enough

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/2/0/2/0/0/3/0/-4/9/0
Pirates0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/3/-3/8/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 4-5 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 1-4 3RBI
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 0-3
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 1-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-4 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 1-3 2R








Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(6-1) 8IP 7H 3ER 2BB 6K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright(1) 1IP 1H K Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpg
1-4 3RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros extend their new win streak to 8, as they take an exciting game one from the Pirates, Wandy pitched lights out until he tried to pitch the 9th were he allowed a three run homer, then Cecil Cooper brought in Wesley Wright to get his first save of the year, the Astros will hope to continue this new win streak tommorrow.







Tommorrows Starters
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[pderrick84]

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Astros make trade for Utlity Infielder


http://www.portersprospects.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/drew-sutton.jpg for http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2008/09/08/redsx.jpg
GM Paul Derrick has made another trade, GM Derrick has traded prospect Second Baseman Drew Sutton for Reds Utility Infielder Jeff Keppinger, this trade works out good for both teams as the Astros need another good veteran to step up and swing the bat when the Astros need it most. The Astros really hopes this is the move that will push them over the top.

[pderrick84]

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http://www.rotorob.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/Hunter_Pence.jpg
Pence's homer takes the win

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/2/0/2/0/0/3/0/-4/9/0
Pirates0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/3/-3/8/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 0-3 RBI
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez 0-4
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-4 HR
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 0-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 3-4 HR
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 0-4
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-3 R
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson 0-1
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpgChris Sampson 6IP 4H ER BB 3K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28871.jpgFelipe Paulino(3-0) 2IP 4H ER K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(13) IP H K Save







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http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpg
3-4 HR




WRTG GAME RECAP
Hunter Pence came up big today when the Astros needed him most knocking in a solo homer in the top of the 9th to take the lead, then Jose Valverde came in to seal the deal once again as he secured his league leading 13th Save today, watch tommorrow as the Astros look to sweep the series.







Tommorrows Starters
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Breaking League news

Yankees sign C Paul Bako to a 1yr deal.

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http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/topstory/sports/backe_brandon041009.jpg
Pitching carries Astros to eighth straight

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Astros0/0/0/1/0/1/0/1/2/-6/13/0
Pirates0/0/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/-1/8/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-5 SB
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 1-5
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-5 HR 2RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-5 R
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 2-4 2R
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 2-4 HR 2RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28872.jpgJ.R.Towles C 2-3 2RBI
8.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6076.jpgJeff Keppinger 3B 0-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 0-3
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3473.jpgDarin Erstad 1-1 R







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5215.jpgBrandon Backe 8IP 7H ER 4K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3176.jpgLatroy Hawkins 1IP H







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpg
2-4 HR 2RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros continue to keep winning and the majority of it behind there fine starting pitching, the bats continue to do the job and the arms continue to keep runs off the board, the Astros will hope to continue this streak in their next series against the Rockies.







Tommorrows Starters
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Breaking League news

No Breaking News

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Pitching League Leaders after May


NL Pitcher ERA
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 1.60
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/2836.jpgMike Hampton 2.03
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4280.jpgJohan Santana 2.77
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/2131.jpgRandy Johnson 2.77

AL Pitcher ERA
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28749.jpgDallas Braden 2.39
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5353.jpgCliff Lee 2.83
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6353.jpgDana Eveland 2.86
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6341.jpgJustin Verlander 2.88

NL Pitcher Wins
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28854.jpgJair Jurrjens 8
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28963.jpgClayton Kershaw 7
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 6
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5403.jpgAdam Wainwright 6

AL Pitcher wins
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6211.jpgFrancisco Liriano 8
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3973.jpgRoy Halladay 8
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28749.jpgDallas Braden 7
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5353.jpgCliff Lee 7

NL Pitcher Saves
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5504.jpgJose Valverde 13
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6370.jpgJonathan Broxton 12
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4139.jpgFrancisco Cordero 11
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28715.jpgJoel Hanrahan 10

AL Pitcher Saves
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28688.jpgJoakim Soria 9
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6373.jpgJonathan Papelbon 9
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5963.jpgFrank Francisco 6
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6387.jpgJoey Devine 6

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Batting League Leaders after May


NL Batter HR's
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28561.jpgChris Ianetta 17
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5904.jpgEdwin Encarnacion 12
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4808.jpgAdam Dunn 11
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3006.jpgChipper Jones 11

AL Batter HR's
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3592.jpgJose Guillen 15
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4623.jpgBrandon Inge 15
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3507.jpgScott Rolen 13
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/2148.jpgKen Griffey Jr. 12

NL Batter RBI's
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28561.jpgChris Ianetta 49
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6390.jpgRussell Martin 42
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4808.jpgAdam Dunn 40
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6462.jpgDan Uggla 39

AL Batter RBI's
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/2604.jpgJim Thome 48
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6205.jpgShin-Soo Choo 43
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3341.jpgJorge Posada 42
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4937.jpgMark Teixeira 41

NL Batter BA
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/2974.jpgManny Ramirez .369
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4118.jpgLance Berkman .362
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28574.jpgFred Lewis .351
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3993.jpgAlfonso Soriano .349

AL Batter BA
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/28541.jpgAlberto Callaspo .386
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6102.jpgJason Kubel .360
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3246.jpgDerek Jeter .352
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4564.jpgXavier Nady .348

NL Stolen Bases
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6220.jpgNate Mclouth 18
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/3515.jpgLuis Castillo 16
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/4486.jpgJuan Pierre 16
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6455.jpgCameron Maybin 15

AL Stolen Bases
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5882.jpgGrady Sizemore 20
2.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5035.jpgCarl Crawford 18
3.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5970.jpgB.J. Upton 16
4.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/5302.jpgChone Figgins 15

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Division Standings


NL Central W L GB
Houston Astros 32 18 x
St.Louis Cardinals 28 23 4.5
Cincinnati Reds 23 26 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates 22 29 10.5
Milwaukee Brewers 19 30 12.5
Chicago Cubs 19 32 13.5

NL East W L GB
Philadelphia Phillies 30 19 x
Atlanta Braves 28 22 2.5
Washington Nationals 27 23 3.5
N.Y. Mets 27 23 3.5
Florida Marlins 27 24 4

NL West W L GB
Colorado Rockies 27 22 x
L.A. Dodgers 28 23 x
S.F. Giants 23 25 3.5
Arizona D'Backs 24 27 4
S.D. Padres 20 30 7.5

AL Central W L GB
Cleveland Indians 34 18 x
Minnesota Twins 29 22 4.5
K.C. Royals 26 24 7
Detriot Tigers 25 26 8.5
Chicago White Sox 16 35 17.5

AL East W L GB
N.Y. Yankees 27 25 x
Baltimore Orioles 25 26 1.5
Toronto Blue Jays 25 27 2
Tampa Bay Rays 25 27 2
Boston Red Sox 23 27 3

AL West W L GB
Oakland Athletics 28 21 x
L.A. Angels 25 26 4
Seattle Mariners 24 27 5
Texas Rangers 20 29 8

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Name BA HR RBI R
Kazuo Matsui 0.262 0 14 13
Miguel Tejada 0.254 3 17 28
Lance Berkman 0.361 11 29 40
Carlos Lee 0.313 8 36 24
Hunter Pence 0.336 7 30 24
Ivan Rodriguez 0.221 5 17 24
Geoff Blum 0.290 4 19 20
Michael Bourn 0.241 0 6 9
Aaron Boone 0.253 1 6 3
Darin Erstad 0.310 0 6 2
Jason Michaels 0.192 0 4 1
Jeff Keppinger 0.221 3 11 6
J.R.Towles 0.600 0 2 0
Jack Cust 0.201 4 10 14


Name ERA W L S IP
Roy Oswalt 1.60 5 2 0 78.1
Mike Hampton 2.03 4 4 0 75.2
Wandy Rodriguez 3.50 6 1 0 69.2
Brian Moehler 4.27 3 3 0 46.2
Brandon Backe 2.81 4 5 0 67.2
Felipe Paulino 4.86 3 0 0 16.1
Doug Brocail 2.20 2 0 1 16.2
Chris Sampson 2.39 1 1 0 26.2
Jose Veras 2.57 0 0 0 7.0
Wesley Wright 1.72 1 0 1 15.1
Latroy Hawkins 1.04 2 0 0 17.2
Jose Valverde 1.56 1 2 13 16.2
Kiko Calero 3.86 0 0 0 4.1

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Series Preview

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/jf7623/Houston_Astros.gif vs http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:b7-rsf_od3lNnM:http://www.sportable.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/rockies-logo.jpg


Projected Starters

Roy Oswalt vs Aaron Cook
Mike Hampton vs Ubaldo Jimenez
Wandy Rodriguez vs Jeff Francis
Chris Sampson vs Greg Smith


Player to watch
Troy Tulowitzki
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/tulowitzki.jpg
A torn quad and a lacerated palm had Tulo out of action for much of last season, but the important thing is that he looked like his rookie-year self down the stretch, hitting .327 and slugging .469 in the second half, saving his best stretch of hitting for September. Despite a slow start to the year before the injuries hit, Tulowitzki finished his campaign with better walk and strikeout rates than 2008, and was flashing that 20-plus homer pop by season's end.

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http://www.chron.com/photos/2008/09/11/12983159/260xStory.jpg
Oswalt makes it 9 straight for the Stros

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Rockies0/0/0/0/0/1/0/0/0/-1/7/0
Astros3/0/1/0/0/3/1/0/x/-8/15/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 1-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-5 2R
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 1-5 RBI
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-4 HR 2RBI
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 2-4 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 3-4 HR 2RBI
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 3-3 2RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 0-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt 1-4 R







Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpgRoy Oswalt(6-2) 9IP 7H ER BB 11K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4575.jpg
9IP 7H ER BB 11K




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros put that 9th win in a row on the board again as "The Wiz" Roy Oswalt made light work of the Rockies today, Roy had his stuff once again today striking out 11 in another complete game this year, and keeping his name right at the top for the NL CY Young award this year, Pence and Lee helped him out today driving in 4 runs on 2 homeruns today, stay tuned tommorrow as the Astros look to make it 10 in a row.







Tommorrows Starters
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Breaking League news

Mets sign Johnny Estrada to 1yr deal
Pitcher Ian Snell on 15 day DL with abdominal strain

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http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2008/06/09/sUMLQLP2.jpg
Astros hang on for 10th win in a row

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Rockies3/0/1/0/0/0/0/2/0/-6/15/0
Astros0/0/0/3/1/0/3/0/x/-7/12/0


Starting Lineup
1.http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6076.jpgJeff Keppinger 2B 2-5 2R
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 2-4 HR 3RBI
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 2-4 HR 2R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 2-2 R
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 0-4
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28687.jpgHunter Pence CF 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 2-4 HR 3RBI
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 2-4
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 0-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2836.jpgMike Hampton 6IP 10H 4ER BB 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28940.jpgWesley Wright(2-0) 2IP 3H 2ER BB K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5504.jpgJose Valverde(13) 1IP 2H BB Save







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpg
2-4 HR 3RBI




WRTG GAME RECAP
The Astros put that 10th win in a row on the board as the bats lit the Rockies up again, pitching struggled through out the day for the Astros, but the bats kept the Astros in it as they once again won, the Astros will look to notch that 11th win in a row tommorrow.







Tommorrows Starters
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Breaking League news

No Breaking News

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is anybody still following this????

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http://baseballsnatcher.mlblogs.com/Ubaldo%20J9-7-08.jpg
Jimenez ends Astros streak

1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/R/H/E
Rockies2/0/0/0/0/2/0/0/0/-4/8/0
Astros0/0/0/0/0/0/1/1/0/-2/10/1


Starting Lineup
1.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/5876.jpgKazuo Matsui 2B 2-5
2.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2523-1.jpgIvan Rodriguez C 0-5
3.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4118.jpgLance Berkman 1B 3-4 R
4.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4000.jpgCarlos Lee LF 1-4
5.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4609.jpgJack Cust RF 0-3 RBI
6.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28535.jpgMichael Bourn CF 0-4
7.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/3727.jpgMiguel Tejada SS 3-4 R
8.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4146.jpgGeoff Blum 3B 1-3
9.http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez 0-2
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/4653.jpgJason Michaels 0-1 RBI
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28872.jpgJ.R.Towles 0-1






Pitching
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/6286.jpgWandy Rodriguez(6-2) 7IP 8H 4ER BB 2K
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpgDoug Brocail 2IP 2K







http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Cubbies0034/astrospotg-1.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/2786.jpg
2IP 2K




WRTG GAME RECAP
And the streak comes to an end, the Astros couldn't get the bats swinging today, as there late inning rally just wasn't enough. Ubaldo Jimenez pitch a spectacular 7 innings before finally getting taking out after allowing two runners on in the bottom of the 8th, the Astros will hope to rebound tommorrow and take the series as Chris Sampson is lined up to pitch to finish out the series.







Tommorrows Starters
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/headshots/mlb/players/65/6038.jpgvshttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x65/pderrick22/28483.jpg


Breaking League news

Cards 2B Skip Schumaker out at least 3 months with a torn ligament in his hand

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Have I lost all my followers??

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yeah pretty much, no offense

[pderrick84]

no offense??? Dude Im the Astros, and these are pretty reasonable games to me, not many blow outs

[joker123123]

no no no.... No OFFENSE!! not no hitting!!!! God, this chise is boring. 'yawn'

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oh ok well what can i do to spice it up then