It could be worse. That’s small consolation for Astros fans, but by winning their 42nd game last week, they avoided the inglorious distinction of suffering the most catastrophic single-season turnaround since 1901. That ignominy belongs to the 1915 Philadelphia Athletics, who endured a reversal of 56 games.
Editor’s note – This article originally appeared on AstrosConnection.com.
Thud.
Tuesday night on a humid, rain-dampened diamond located in what used to be known as Joe Robbie Field, there was a dull almost inaudible noise. If you weren’t paying attention, you might have missed it. (Well you might have missed it if you somehow missed the 962 replays from differing angles in the constant and overwhelming effort of all-sports networks everywhere to bring you the “news” as they see it.) But as Craig Biggio’s weight came crashing down on his knee, there was a deep, but somehow quiet thud. And not just the thud of 190 pounds of hustle hitting the ground, but the thud of a season and an era coming to an end.
By Michael N
Editor’s note – This article originally appeared on AstrosConnection.com on July 10, 2000.
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By Breedlove
Editor’s note – This article originally appeared on AstrosConnection.com on July 6, 2000.
Fourth installment of a six part Breedlove series evaluating the 2000 Astros.Read More
Editor’s note – This article originally appeared on AstrosConnection.com.
HOUSTON – In an interesting move described by a team official as, “the only thing that will make these damn fans happy,” Drayton McLane sold the Houston Astros to Santa Claus. The sale, which is pending approval by Major League Baseball, is expected to cost Claus in the neighborhood of 400 million dollars (US).Read More
2000
Unfortunately, it’s that time again. Time for us to take a look back at a few of the more memorable TZ moments that have amused, irritated and horrified Zone-dwellers over the past year. Some you will remember, some you won’t, but all struck us as unique. Like last year, at the bottom of the list, we identify the 2000 TalkZone MVP, so you might be interested in checking out who’ll be hoisting the coveted Golden Scott Award aloft in victorious fashion…
THE JOE NIEKRO “UNSUNG HERO” AWARD
Wild Dog
Let it be known that Wild Dog becomes the first winner of the AstrosConnection Joe Niekro Unsung Hero Award. Named after the tremendous, yet often overshadowed ex-Astros pitcher, this prestigious honor is presented to deserving Zone-dwellers for unique service to TZ. Props and thanks to Wild Dog for his tireless efforts towards creating a better-informed TZ through the weekly tradition “Rev. Wild Dog’s Sunday Morning Trivia Service.” Not only does this spectacular, if unofficial public service cleanse TZ of residual vitriole from Saturday, but is considered by hundreds of Zone-dwellers to be a legitimate substitute for church. Hail to Wild Dog – you da maign.Read More
