tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5132588.post4254926502403163243..comments2023-09-11T10:35:26.165-04:00Comments on The Flagrant Fan: The Sad State of the AstrosWilliam J. Taskerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313204947130235560noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5132588.post-45748134259079608862010-04-07T14:33:55.441-04:002010-04-07T14:33:55.441-04:00Agreed. I would unload Lee and Berkman while you s...Agreed. I would unload Lee and Berkman while you still can. They're getting old. Time to rebuild. What's really hurt the Astros in recent years is their farm system. Their scouts have done a piss poor job.<br /><br />Chris Johnson has a nice swing. But he needs to be more selective.<br /><br />Jordan Lyles has shown a lot of promise. And he's still just a pup.<br /><br />I was surprised the Astros didn't open the season with Jason Castro as their catcher.<br /><br />Samuel Gervacio looks like Carlos Marmol with a slightly more funky delivery. Definitely has closer stuff.Josh Borensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418664151302692734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5132588.post-26795554044874232992010-04-07T14:15:46.698-04:002010-04-07T14:15:46.698-04:00Believe me, as a die hard Astros fan, I know just ...Believe me, as a die hard Astros fan, I know just how sad the state of the Astros is.<br /><br />How much I hate to think about it, the 'Stros need to unload Lee and Berkman and get as many prospects/picks as possible and build towards two years from now (especially with a LOADED free agent class after this season.<br /><br />Oh yeah, and OPEN THE DAMN CHECKBOOK (aimed at ownership there ;) ).Anthony K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12266842557069395349noreply@blogger.com