I didn't know whether i should start a MLB thread, so I'm continuing this one, N.C. move if you want/need to (IMG:
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I grew up in Houston and my dad works for MLB and is assigned to the 'Stros so we're all excited about the big news:
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Astros land a Rocket: Roger that!
...Clemens received endorsements from two staples in the Houston community for the last decade and a half -- Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, who together have 29 years of Astros baseball under their belts.
The two normally stoic players did not attempt to hide their excitement over Monday's announcement.
...With a rotation that includes Clemens, Pettitte, Roy Oswalt and Wade Miller, the Astros arguably are the favorites to win the National League Central after two years of second-place finishes.
\"You look at those four horses,\" Biggio said. \"Wade Miller's your fourth starter. That's a nice thing to have right there. Goodness gracious.\"
The 38-year-old Biggio is happy to welcome Clemens to the Astros for another reason, too.
\"He is now the oldest man on the team,\" Biggio said. \"I'm more excited about that.\"
Here's hoping this new line-up will pull the 'stros from their slump and
finally get us further than the 1st round of the play-offs - we've waited long enough!!!
And maybe this year we'll get some players to the All-Star Game [especially since it's in Houston this year!]