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You just can't count the Astros out until the fat lady sings. Just ask the Dodgers. On 5-11 the Astros seemed overmatched for much of the game but started their come back in the 7th inning by loading the bases and getting walked in. In the 8th they brought in 6 more runs in what was almost a no hitter throughout the rest of the game. It just shows that the Astros have some heavy hitters that you can't write off.

The Astros came back & won the 5-4 game against the Brewers. This completed a sweep for the weekend. They had to scare up a couple of runs in the 9th to push the game into extra innings. That makes 6 home games in a row for the Astros.

April 27 started off good for Brandon Backe with 4 good innings. He didn't fare as well in he 5th inning and that was the beginning of the end as the Astros offense was shutdown in a 5-1 loss to the Cards.

With the 6 game winning streak over and a tough road series ahead the Astros have their work cut out for them.

On April 20 the Astros managed to pull out a win over the Rockies with only one out left in the eighth with a clutch single from Matsui. The Astros definitely have the firepower to make those big plays.

The Astros have their 25 man roster for opening day featuring 12 pitchers. Kazuo Matsui is on the 15 day disabled list and may not get any play in the 1st couple of weeks. Geoff Blum has a sore heal so is not 100%. Consequently the Astros scrapped the idea of carrying a 3rd catcher since the infield needs help. This was good news for Tomas Perez as he made the cut to cover the infield.

Michael Tejada is in camp and is ready to play baseball. Manager Cooper is thrilled to have him on board. The trade for Michael cost the Astros 5 players including top prospect Troy Patton. The lineup is looking formidable.

Here's some of Tejada's stats:

This will be the year that Craig Biggio's number gets retired. Roger Clemens' number won't be retired since he was only with the Astros 3 years.

Hunter Pence will miss a week of camp after an accident with a sliding glass door.

The reorganization of the team was made to avoid a repeat of the 2007 season. Almost a dozen faces from the 2007 year are no longer with the Astros. Even a player who was slated to join the Astros in camp didn't get by this sweep. The bullpen is renewed and the team has speed to burn. Closer Brad Lidge & infielder Eric Bruntlett were traded to Phillie for Michael Bourn. Josh Anderson was traded to Atlanta for relief pitcher Oscar Villarreal.

Kaz Matsui was lured to camp with a 16.5 million dollar contract. He's posted high numbers at home but not nearly as good when he's on the road. Hopefully Kaz will post big numbers for the Astros both on the road and at home.

GM Ed Wade has had a busy off-season but the Astros still need a starting pitcher to follow Roy Oswalt. Perhaps Brandon Backe, Wandy Rodriguez, or Woody Williams will step up for that position.

Spring training is filled with drama as the Astros pick & choose who will make this year's roster. Miguel Tejada is the big name player in camp and is expected to show up for the full squad workout February 19. There's a lot of work to be done before the 1st game on March 31. They are looking for a backup for Roy Oswalt. The Astros are hoping Wandy Rodriguez will mature this year and that Brandon Backe will be 100% after his surgery. They are hopeful that Woody Williams will pick up the pace this season.

Speedster Michael Bourn will be playing center field and Kaz Matsui will play 2nd base for Craig Biggio. Big hitters Tejada, Lance Berkman, Carlos Lee and Hunter Pence should be formidable this year. Offense was a bit lackluster last year so the Astros are hoping to turn it up a notch this season.

With the deal settled with Jose Valverde, the Astros can concentrate getting him settled in with the team. The Valverde trade cost the Astros 3 players. He should be a force to contend with in the center of the lineup. Valverde is expected to be the stable closer that Houston has lacked for some time.

The Astros are out to take another shot at the National League Central title. Some familiar faces are missing in the lineup including Craig Biggio, Roger Clemens, Jeff Bagwell, and Andy Pettitte. Last season the Astros bid farewell to Texas Baseball Hall of Famer Craig Biggio. He's the only player to achieve 600 doubles, 250 homers, 3,000 hits and 400 steals.

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