The Killer B's are no more...

[newb]

This week we saw two of Houston's greatest players ever leave the team. I will admit that these were neccessary trades and feel the Oswalt trade ended well for us, but the Berkman deal was a waste. I have said many times that we needed to trade him, but now that it has happened...it hurts just a little bit. The Killer B's are no more. I will say "good luck" to both of the players and hope that both have great careers elsewhere. I hope we dont face Oswalt in the playoffs in years to come. I honestly saw Berkman retiring an Astro and the 17 to be hung from ceiling with the rest of the greats. Hopefully when he is done playing the team will still honor him for his service. Its hard for me to cheer for a team when I dont know any of the players out there. All Im saying is we better bring in some solid talent next year with all this open money now.

[myjohnson]

Thank God too.

I think his tank is empty.

[newb]

But you got to admit...he will forever be an Astros legend.

[myjohnson]

Yeah, he is up there.

If he didn't have poor records for the last two seasons he would be there with Bags and Biggio.

[newb]

exactly...his knee has been tearing him to pieces though.

[myjohnson]

now, how do we move Lee?

[TonyO]

Aren't the Astros still on the hook for his contract for like $11 million over the next two seasons (or something like that)? That's just ridiculous.

I was fortunate enough to attend Roy Oswalt's last home start. . . I felt like it was a privilege to watch him pitch that game, especially since I'm from Michigan and a Tigers fan. Unfortunately, the stadium seemed pretty bare. I would have thought that with the trade rumors in full effect at the time, and everyone knowing he was going to be dealt, that people would have come out in droves just to see him in the Astros uniform one last time.

[Suelovesfish]

Believe it or not, I have been a big fan of the Astro's over the years. For me, when Biggio retired I found myself less interested in the team. McClain has been marketing the sale of the Astro's for a few years now. I can only hope that with these trades it somehow makes the Astro's more attractive to potential buyers. Roy O and Berkman wanted out so they could go somewhere that actually have another shot at the World Series before the end of their career?

[myjohnson]

McClain?

[myjohnson]

Believe it or not, I have been a big fan of the Astro's over the years. For me, when Biggio retired I found myself less interested in the team. McClain has been marketing the sale of the Astro's for a few years now. I can only hope that with these trades it somehow makes the Astro's more attractive to potential buyers. Roy O and Berkman wanted out so they could go somewhere that actually have another shot at the World Series before the end of their career?

I think you mean Drayton Mclane.....

I don't want the astros sold unless they can in include in the contract to not move the team.

[Delock]

move where? I seriously doubt if they would move if they are sold.

[myjohnson]

That's above my pay grade.

But bet no one thought the oilers where going to move after Bud got those upgraded seats in the dome.

[Suelovesfish]

LOL Yeah, McLane. Don't think they would move team, but they have been looking for buyers for sometime. McLane admitted as such not too long ago?