----- Original Message ----- From: "Horn, John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Killer Bs Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:05 AM Subject: RE: Caminiti Smiles
> Behalf Of Robert G. Seeberger > > How about those Astros?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! An impressive win, no doubt. How bad is the NL East that the Braves run away with it every year but can never win in the playoffs? >As a Cardinals fan, I was hoping to play the Braves as I think we >match up better against them. As Jose Lima showed on Saturday >night, the Cardinals lineup is definitely vulnerable to a hot >pitcher and the Astros have several. But you don't always get what >you want and the Cards will have to play the hand dealt to them (pun >intended). You are fortunate that the Astros' great pitchers will not pitch until games 3 & 4. Brandon Backe will start game 1, and ???? will start game 2. The Astros do not have a decent 4th starter, so game 2 will be very hard for the Astros to win. Clements will be available on 3 days rest for game 7, so that's decent for the Astros. But, it does not look as good as a rotation that is set up properly. I feel very fortunate that the Astros are in the NL finals. But, I can't help thinking of how different things would be if you substituted Andy Pettitte for Backe, and Backe for ?????. Ah well, that's part of the fun. I think the Cards have a real advantage....probably 60-40. Dan M. Dan M. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
