Season Opens today for the Astros.

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  1. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Roy O vs Jake Peavey...should be a good match up of potential Cy Young candidates.

    Astros lineup should produce runs this year, but besides Roy O we have really got 4 question marks as starters. Wandy Rodrigues was actually very good last year at home but just awful on the road. The other 3 guys are unknown.

    I do hope that Lance Berkman returns to form and that Hunter Pence continues his terrific rookie year. He's been moved to RF and should be a good one. Wiggington at 3rd though is going to be a problem. He'll need to hit a lot to overcome his defense.

    Cecil Cooper, I hope he's good. I'm skeptical myself.
     
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    cecil cooper??? the same one who played first base for red sox 30 years ago?...he is still in baseball??????
     
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    Yes, Jif. He's starting first base for the Astros....... He's really the new manager. :lol:
     
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  4. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Yup that would be him. This is his first MLB managers job, theory is that he's paid his dues and is ready....we'll see.
     
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  5. Bear Down Rick

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    I've been listening to the Royals/Tigers game. Back and forth. 4-4 tie right now in the 8th.
     
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    Bear Down Rick Well-Known Member

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    Wow, what a comeback by the Royals.
     
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  7. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Ah the Royals, George Brett, Pine Tar and Preperation H!! :lol: :lol: :lol:


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    Jake Peavy with 2 RBI. 2-0, Padres.
     
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    Tennessee Tom Well-Known Member Administrator

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    In the style of JIF after the Red Socks have been eliminated:

    152 days, 9 hours, 45 minutes and 30 seconds until the first game of 2008! :wink:
     
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  10. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Drats, our strength was supposed to be our hitting! 161 games to go!
     
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