Cardinals 13, Astros 6
W:Sanchez (3-1)L:Del Rosario (0-3)
This game was like many this season, the Astros scored some runs and the bullpen lost it. I do not think many that paid attention this season are surpised. Some of us still except the boys in mud and blood to win every game regardless of the reality of the roster.
I have nothing good to say about the Cardinals. I expect them to win the wild card, please note I do not want that expectation to come true. Atlanta is falling apart and I want Bourn to have a chance at the playoffs. I do not always seem to get what I want.
Bench Tidbits
Well, like most things in life change comes whether we want it or not.
There should be a change in the ownership of the Astros, which most seem to want. I have friends asking me what I think of the “new” owner. I do not think anything of him right now. What’s to think, he technically has not bought the team and therefore has not made any changes. If what some have reported that he wants to rebuild the base of the team (farm system), then I can get on board with that. I supported the Astros through this season, I can keep doing it for a couple more years.
There is no change in the General Manager (Ed Wade) or Manager (Brad Mills) to date, but that could change if there is a new owner. I used to defend both of these guys, and I will still defend Wade a bit but I’m pretty much done with Mills. I just expected better baseball under his leadership. That is not to say more wins (but aren’t we all expecting wins?) but better fundamental baseball. This team seems to need a change in philosophy. Too many errors and just sloppy play this year. I blame that on the manager. I realize they may not get to every baseball hit, but this isn’t Little League and the players should know what to do in game situations.
I really don’t know how much the roster will change. I expect little. The pitching, if anything, will probably not get better. Barring any accident, I think Norris will be the Opening Day starter. I think this because I suspect Wandy and Myers are going to be traded this offseason. Not sure the Astros will get anything for Myers, but if a deal can be done then I think one will get done.
I do remember a couple years back during Spring Training when Brian Bogusevic started playing right field. He was playing solid defense out there and I liked it. I think he becomes the starting right fielder next year. Bogusevic is the only “youngin'” I’ll make a prediction about. Too many variables to know what could happen next Spring Training. For all we know Mier might be on the Astros next year.
But not all changes coming this offseason have to do with baseball. It seems as though wedding bells are ringing. I have 3 sets of friends/family getting married on Nov. 12th. I also have weddings to attend in December and May, but it is only one per day then. And then there are all the babies.
UT and A&M apparently are no longer friends. And neither of them will return calls from UH (I don’t know that, I just suspect it is true).
Friends are moving. I have one friend planning to transfer to Canada. I do not think she is going to be prepared for that level of cold. Most people know that I would adjust well to that.
And in closing, may your upcoming 2011-2012 Void be filled with only good things. If you change jobs, may it be by your choice. May those of you with birthdays and anniversaries have happy ones. Enjoy any and all holidays. May you enjoy your offseason and do well at fantasy football. Don’t forget, Opening Day is April 6th. Hope to see you next season.
Go D-backs!