We say this every year. And in recent years the Astros seemed to save their effort for the closing run, rather than the starting game.
But this season, success in the first half of the season is more important than ever. The Unofficial Scorer at the Houston Chronicle analyzes the Astros schedule. This summary shows whether first half and second half game opponents are winning teams or losiing teams (based on their 2008 record).
Pre-ASB
Winning Teams 29
Losing Teams 60
Post-ASB
Winning Teams 58
Losing Teams 15
The Astros have a stretch in August and September in which they have 29 straight games against winning opponents. So, relying on a big closing finish in the last two months of the race is a tough task.
Since we are talking about getting out of the gate fast, it is only appropriate to watch a greyhound race.
astros need to sign that dog
he’s got heart and intangibles
Only_A_Lad - February 20, 2009
rec for the intangibles
AstroAndy - February 20, 2009
dog gets high marks on the grit index
clack - February 20, 2009
He's got more intangibles in his right-front paw
Than Carlos Lee has in his whole body. I mean did you see that leap?
Stephen Higdon - February 21, 2009
hahah
gritty dog.
i say between DQ, clack and me: each of us must write at least one article per week with a video embedded in it.
Evan Hochschild - February 20, 2009
Done
Stephen Higdon - February 21, 2009
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