Saturday, June 27, 2009

Berkman, Backe and Lima Time!

After belting his 300th home run earlier this month, Lance Berkman reached another milestone. Berkman became the third Astro to drive in 1,000 RBIs during his career with the team. He made them count, too. Berkman plated four on Thursday to help the Astros to a 5-4 win over the Royals, avoiding a three-game sweep. Now with 1,003 for his career, he's in the company of Killer B's Craig Biggio (1,175) and Jeff Bagwell (1,529).

The Astros showed veteran-starter Brandon Backe the door, designating him for assignment. He has no minor league options left with the team, so they must either trade or release him. Apparently, Backe had bad apples about having to work out of the bullpen. So did I, but baseball is about maximizing your opportunities. Nerves and rythem are not good excuses for running up a 10.00 ERA in relief. Just look what Russ Ortiz did with his relief load. Now 'ol Russ is in the rotation. Backe went 30-28 with a 5.23 ERA over six seasons with Houston. We'll always have your nice '04 and '05 post-seasons, kid!

(Jeff Chiu/AP)


Speaking of former popular 'Stros, have you set your watch to Lima Time lately? Phil Taylor has a nice Point After in the newest Sports Illustrated. Revealed are the whereabouts of Houston's former 21-game-winner and Casa Ole singing pitchman. Lima sings! -video found on YouTube-
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Travis Varner said...

LIMA TIME!!! I'm thrilled that you embeded this video. I love how before he starts singing he keeps saying "help me out". When he begins the lyrics to the memorable Skinner tune, it is just too funny. His accent is so thick and the song just seems so out of place.

Congrats to your boy Berkman. He's one of the best switch hitters in the game, and I have a feeling he'll be catching the other B's as long as he doesn't get traded.

June 27, 2009 at 7:14 PM

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