Astros Show Some Signs of Improvement in August

September 4, 2013 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment

Before finishing the month of August with a disappointing five game losing streak, the Astros had shown some signs of being competitive. Though the team’s record in the month was only 8-21, the Astros led in 22 of their 29 games. That they only won 7 of these games pinpoints the team’s most glaring of […]

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What Ever Happened to the 2005 Houston Astros?

June 13, 2010 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment

In the last week, Eric Bruntlett was released by the Washington Nationals, Jason Lane was released by the Florida Marlins, Adam Everett was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers and Mike Lamb was designated for assignment by the Marlins.Â All four were members of the 2005 Houston Astros team that won the National League […]

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