Astros @ Cubs | 4/4/08 - 1:20pm | TV: CSN

Post #21 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:40 pm

Lee makes a nice catch on a tough flyball. He actually earns his Gold Gloves.

Post #22 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:41 pm

Hill is losing it a bit.

#1TKfan · Post #23 » by **#1TKfan** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:42 pm

WHEW.

got out of jam.

Post #24 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:42 pm

Big K, gets out of the inning with the bases loaded.

#1TKfan · Post #25 » by **#1TKfan** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:44 pm

damn this man is good. fuku has to lead off.

Post #26 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:48 pm

Looks like DeRosa is still in love with the double play.

RaoulDuke79 · Post #27 » by **RaoulDuke79** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:48 pm

Not sure why you thought it'd be an easy win vs Sampson, he's 2-0 with a 0.60 ERA against the Cubs in his career.

Having said that, the Astros still suck and can't score runs worth a damn so yea, you guys should win this easily.

:wink:

#1TKfan · Post #28 » by **#1TKfan** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:49 pm

GYBE wrote:Looks like DeRosa is still in love with the double play.

those double plays are back breakers.

Post #29 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:10 pm

2 outs, Hill serves up a walk and homer. Nice work.

RaoulDuke79 · Post #30 » by **RaoulDuke79** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:10 pm

GYBE wrote:2 outs, Hill serves up a walk and homer. Nice work.

Don't worry, we've had a trend going over the first 4 games of grabbing a lead or tying the game up, then giving it right back.

You'll score in this next inning.

The Sheik · Post #31 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:15 pm

I see that we suck again... :clap:

Go Cobs!

deal the farm for Roberts already.

Roberts
Fukudome
Lee
Aramis
Soriano
Dero
Soto
Pie

The Sheik · Post #32 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:25 pm

would we be that much worse if we never signed Soriano? I just cant believe we passed on Beltran for this.

bobsampson · Post #33 » by **bobsampson** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:37 pm

Our offense has been very frustrating so far this season :banghead:

Post #34 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:38 pm

In fairness, Andy MacPhail and ownership were the ones to blame for the free agent blunders. They wouldn't allow Hendry to make huge contract offers back then. Instead of $15 million a year for Beltran, they preferred to spend $15 million on multiple, mediocre players. I think we signed Neifi, Eyre, Howry, Blanco and Jones that year. The total salaries exceeded Beltrans per year, and gave infinitely worse production. I remember they didn't offer Tejada a realistic contract either when he wanted to come to Chicago (and he was awesome for a few years in Baltimore).

Then when Hendry was finally allowed to really spend, Alfonso was the best free agent outfielder, so he massively overspent to ensure we'd get the big prize that year. And now we're stuck with him.

#1TKfan · Post #35 » by **#1TKfan** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:45 pm

how many times have i said it? play reed. pie is struggling.

The Sheik · Post #36 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:47 pm

I love Reed Johnson...lol he has as many hits as Soriano.

Post #37 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:47 pm

You can't yank Pie after 4 games. That will kill his confidence. It's a long season, he'll get better.

Post #38 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:49 pm

Theriot sucks. Soriano blows.

The Sheik · Post #39 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:51 pm

**** you Riot... :banghead:

RaoulDuke79 · Post #40 » by **RaoulDuke79** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 7:52 pm

I feel so lonely on the Astros board. We only have like, 3 guys(including myself) who ever post there, and I'm the only one around ATM.

:cry:

Astros better score some more runs because I know the Cubs will tie it up eventually, it's inevitable.