First, congratulations to the Phillies. As Philadelphia fans will tell you, it doesn't matter that TV ratings were low, or that it took six nights to complete five games, or that their opponent wasn't the Red Sox or Yankees. No, it only matters that after 28 years of waiting the Phillies finally won the World Series.
As Brad Lidge fell to his knees in celebration, Astros fans may have experienced some different emotions. Regret. Joy. Jealousy. But what fans should feel is hope. Hope that what happened in Philadelphia can happen here.
Let's look at the facts. The Astros went 11 games over .500 this season with weak starting pitching and a hobbled offense. Imagine the results with just one more quality starting pitcher and a healthy offense. Surely, given those circumstances the Astros could win at least 10 more games. Winning 10 more games probably results in a wild card spot, if not a division title. And as baseball fans know, anything can happen in playoffs.
Let's hope.
Comments
30.12.2008
Oh my! A Cracker sighting on t he blog! Thanks to HCS, we hav e pics of the final tailgate.
30.12.2008
Well---not too many people mad e fun of the pajama pants on t his day. I hope Kat froze that Pico! I would like to s [...]
30.12.2008
I believe one thing particular ly comes to mind about the fin al tailgate...."IT WASN'T THIS COLD WHEN I LEFT HOME!" [...]
16.12.2008
I second that - nice pictures - Ansel Adams
15.12.2008
Great time, guys. And I love the artsy fartsy photos, Robin . Makes us look very sophistic ated.