I feel sorry for Houston Astros fans tonight. Andy Pettitte was placed on the disabled list today. Roger Clemens drove in a couple of runs, using his bat for good, only to get pulled because of a leg injury suffered while running the bases. So much was expected for Texas' National League entry when they signed Pettitte and Clemens and it has all fallen apart.
Injuries and age seem to be the primary culprits in Houston's disappointing campaign. Even the mid-season addition of multi-talented Carlos Beltran hasn't elevated the 'Stros. I feel for Houston baseball fans. They have had some fine teams, going back to the Jose Cruz, Sr., Terry Puhl, Glenn Davis days, but they haven't had any post-season success. This year, with future Hall of Fame member Clemens and Pettitte aboard, things were going to be different. Unfortunately, it looks all too familiar.
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