Remember, the Astros still stink. They are going nowhere. ;-)
Reverse psychology, ahhh...
Houston is now 58-59 on the season, courtesy of a four-game winning streak. Today they capped a sweep of the hapless Cincinnati Reds with a 13-4 win over Cincy. "Magic" Wandy Rodriguez pitched well, allowing only five hits and two runs in 6.2 innings. He walked only one and struck out seven, giving up two home runs in Cincy's homer-friendly Great American Ballpark. What's more, he even got a hit and scored a run today.
The game makes me temporarily forget that Carlos Lee is gone for the rest of the year after one of his fingers was broken by a Bronson Arroyo fastball. Lee, a professional and a gentleman, absolved Arroyo from any hints of an intentional hit.
Next up for Houston, San Francisco. Speaking of which, there have been rumors that Houston might try to acquire Bonds now that Lee (their regular leftfielder) is out for the season. What does this Astros fan think of the prospect of acquiring The Ballooned Head?
Heck, no.
Houston needs Bonds like Drayton McLane needs an overdrawn checking account. Bonds carries enough baggage to fill a fleet of 747 aircraft, not to mention he's a notorious diva in the club house. What other players have you heard of having their own room in the clubhouse?
