Amazing thing. Houston starts off the second half taking two of three from the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs, causing some think that maybe good things were in store.
And then reality came crashing down. Houston was swept by fellow cellar dweller Pittsburgh, today losing 8-7. Houston is now in sole possession of last place in the division. Only the most optimistic (and perhaps high) Astros fans would really believe the team has a shot at the post season. Not with starting pitching that's getting torched, and not with Roy Oswalt's struggles. Not with Jose Valverde blowing saves. And not with the offense suffering its typical decades-long battle to get clutch hitting.
True, Houston at 46-55 is only 12.5 games out of first, but I just don't see it happening.
It may not help much, but I'd love to see Houston at least LOOK good. How about a return to the orange and blue? Let's say, a modern twist on the sixties shooting-star uniform. Right now, when you consider the ugliniess that is the Astros' current uniform, the blue hats with the white H superimposed over the orange star looks pretty good. Shallow, yes, but there's little else to get excited about.
