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HLP Insert: Justin Bopp, of Beyond the Boxscore, was kind enough to pass along this graph/analysis which focuses on the Astros' payroll vs. their on field value. Unsurprisingly, it isn't pretty, and their outlook for the team isn't too optimistic. How does an 8 year rebuilding period sound??

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I think you have the wrong link about Norris paying the Bengals’ bill. Where was it from?

by clack on Sep 16, 2009 10:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Should be updated

But it’s from Footer’s blog. Sorry about the mix up, this was made before the coffee finished brewing.

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by Stephen Higdon on Sep 16, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am hoping that next year Matsui really turns things around

His hitting has been picking up lately, for example. If he could go through the whole year batting over .250 and staying off the DL, that would be a pretty big improvement.

by OremLK on Sep 16, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

True.

He’s also the reason the right side of our infield has been competent (though not outstanding), unlike the left.

by OremLK on Sep 16, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Matsui plays next year

like he has this month

and Lance Berkman rebounds and stays healthy

and Hunter Pence learns to run the bases

and 2 or more of the younger pitchers come through big time

2010 will be a fun season

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 16, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm... maybe if you add the following

Ed Wade acquires, at least, a reliable #4 starter, preferably a #3.

Miggy Tejada is re-signed to play third base, or a decent free agent third baseman (e.g. better than Blum/Kepp/Johnson) is signed.

Then yes, it could be a very fun season indeed. But lots of ifs in that long equation.

by OremLK on Sep 17, 2009 1:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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