AstroCast http://www.astrocast.net Houston Astros fan based blog and podcast Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:58:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en astrocast (c) 2008 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) lambo@astrocast.net(Lambo and Sketkar) 1440 Houston,Astros,baseball,national,league,fan,blog,podcast Houston Astros fan blog and podcast. All astros all the time Houston Astros fan blog and podcast. All astros all the time Lambo and Sketkar No no http://www.astrocast.net/http://www.astrocast.net/Store/AC144.jpgAstrocast http://feeds.feedburner.com/Astrocast?format=skinastrocast (c) 2008Houston,Astros,baseball,national,league,fan,blog,podcastSports & Recreation/ProfessionalSports & Recreation/OutdoorSports & Recreationlambo@astrocast.netLambo and Sketkar29.749278-95.347414http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/300926http://www.feedburner.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with Podnova Astrocast Show 46b: newyorkan dictionary http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/419824279/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/13/astrocast-show-46b-newyorkan-dictionary/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:58:28 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=153 Hello,

Here is the 2nd part of show 46.  Sorry it took so long to get it out.

Show notes:

  • Quick intro by SKetkar
  • Voice Messages
  • Astros talk, season recap, what’s to do in the off season
  • SKetkar’s crap

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/13/astrocast-show-46b-newyorkan-dictionary/feed/ 00:47:25 Hello, Here is the 2nd part of show 46.nbsp; Sorry it took so long to get it out. Show notes: Quick intro by SKetkar Voice Messages Astros talk, season recap, ... Hello, Here is the 2nd part of show 46.nbsp; Sorry it took so long to get it out. Show notes: Quick intro by SKetkar Voice Messages Astros talk, season recap, what's to do in the off season SKetkar's crap Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F10%2F13%2Fastrocast-show-46b-newyorkan-dictionary%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/13/astrocast-show-46b-newyorkan-dictionary/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/153/0/Astrocast_EP046b_100508.mp3 Astrocast Show 46 part A: take 2! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/415094281/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/08/astrocast-show-46-part-a-take-2/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:49:21 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=152 Hello all,

Show 46 is ready and it’s a two parter.  The entire show was got kinda long and we didn’t want cut anything out so we made it a two parter.  This part, A, contains…

Show Notes

  • Intro by sketkar
  • Around the MLB post season style.  Discussion on the division series matchups
  • Special interview with Friend of the Show Jeffrey Willerth, self-promoted biggest Dodgers fan in the world and also one of those “in-charge” at FarPoint Media.
  • End of show crap, i.e. Sketkar’s crap

Stay tuned for part two, voice messages and Astros season wrap up.  It would be up in a few days.

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/08/astrocast-show-46-part-a-take-2/feed/ 00:42:38 Hello all, Show 46 is ready and it's a two parter.nbsp; The entire show was got kinda long and we didn't want cut anything out so ... Hello all, Show 46 is ready and it's a two parter.nbsp; The entire show was got kinda long and we didn't want cut anything out so we made it a two parter.nbsp; This part, A, contains... Show Notes Intro by sketkar Around the MLB post season style.nbsp; Discussion on the division series matchups Special interview with Friend of the Show Jeffrey Willerth, self-promoted biggest Dodgers fan in the world and also one of those "in-charge" at FarPoint Media. End of show crap, i.e. Sketkar's crap Stay tuned for part two, voice messages and Astros season wrap up.nbsp; It would be up in a few days. Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F10%2F08%2Fastrocast-show-46-part-a-take-2%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/08/astrocast-show-46-part-a-take-2/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/152/0/Astrocast_EP46a_100508.mp3 Brad Ausmus Tribute http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/409543690/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/02/brad-ausmus-tribute/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:27:25 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=151 Hello,

Astros players and management pay tribute to catcher Brad Ausmus with humorous affection

[See post to watch Flash video]

Thanks to the Astros and MLB for this video

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/02/brad-ausmus-tribute/feed/ http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F10%2F02%2Fbrad-ausmus-tribute%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/10/02/brad-ausmus-tribute/ Astrocast Show 45: iRant, SKetkar 101 and the Cubs suck http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/401069326/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/09/23/astrocast-show-45-irant-sketkar-101-and-the-cubs-suck/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:21:46 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=150 Hello all,

Show 45 and it’s a good one.

Show notes:

  • Intro by Lambo
  • Around the MLB, division leaders, wildcard teams, who is in it still and who is not.
  • Rant by SKetkar.  How MLB, and the Astros dealt with Hurricane Ike and how unfair it was for a team (Astros) that was so hot at the time to play during a natural disaster and play the Cubs (they suck) in Milwaukee only 90 miles away.  Neutral playing field, right!!!  But the Astros have hung in there are still in the wildcard hunt
  • Baseball 101 by SKetkar, not Sketkar 101!  How do you calculate GB stats, that’s Games Behing stats.  With the division and wildcard races heating up, this is a important stat that gets displayed by the sports media.  Basically it’s
  • (abs(WinsByTeamA - WinsByTeamB) + abs(LossesByTeamA - LoccesByTeamB)) / 2

    so say TeamA has as record of 86-70 and TeamB has a record of 83-72, the it’s

    (abs(86-83) + abs(70-72)) / 2 = 5 / 2 = 2.5 GB.

    Since TeamA has a better record (percentage points), it’s said that TeamB is 2.5 GB of TeamA, simple right?

  • SKetkar’s crap

Sorry we didn’t get to any voice message, we will try next show.

Enjoy!!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/09/23/astrocast-show-45-irant-sketkar-101-and-the-cubs-suck/feed/ 49:34 Hello all, Show 45 and it's a good one. Show notes: Intro by Lambo Around the MLB, division leaders, wildcard teams, who is in it still and who is ... Hello all, Show 45 and it's a good one. Show notes: Intro by Lambo Around the MLB, division leaders, wildcard teams, who is in it still and who is not. Rant by SKetkar.nbsp; How MLB, and the Astros dealt with Hurricane Ike and how unfair it was for a team (Astros) that was so hot at the time to play during a natural disaster and play the Cubs (they suck) in Milwaukee only 90 miles away.nbsp; Neutral playing field, right!!!nbsp; But the Astros have hung in there are still in the wildcard hunt Baseball 101 by SKetkar, not Sketkar 101!nbsp; How do you calculate GB stats, that's Games Behing stats.nbsp; With the division and wildcard races heating up, this is a important stat that gets displayed by the sports media.nbsp; Basically it's (abs(WinsByTeamA - WinsByTeamB) + abs(LossesByTeamA - LoccesByTeamB)) / 2 so say TeamA has as record of 86-70 and TeamB has a record of 83-72, the it's (abs(86-83) + abs(70-72)) / 2 = 5 / 2 = 2.5 GB. Since TeamA has a better record (percentage points), it's said that TeamB is 2.5 GB of TeamA, simple right? SKetkar's crap Sorry we didn't get to any voice message, we will try next show. Enjoy!! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F09%2F23%2Fastrocast-show-45-irant-sketkar-101-and-the-cubs-suck%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/09/23/astrocast-show-45-irant-sketkar-101-and-the-cubs-suck/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/150/0/Astrocast_EP045_092008.mp3 Astrocast Show 44: On paper… http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/389788020/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/09/11/astrocast-show-44-on-paper/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:22:15 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=149 Hello all,

It’s show time, here is number 44.

Show notes

  • Intro by SKetkar
  • Around the MLB, quick hits, how’s leading their division
  • Wildcard talk, AL and NL leading to astros talk
  • More astros wildcard talk, on paper we look good, can we do it
  • voice messages
  • Sketkar’s crap

Enjoy!!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/09/11/astrocast-show-44-on-paper/feed/ 59:39 Hello all, It's show time, here is number 44. Show notes Intro by SKetkar Around the MLB, quick hits, how's leading their division Wildcard talk, AL and NL leading to ... Hello all, It's show time, here is number 44. Show notes Intro by SKetkar Around the MLB, quick hits, how's leading their division Wildcard talk, AL and NL leading to astros talk More astros wildcard talk, on paper we look good, can we do it voice messages Sketkar's crap Enjoy!! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F09%2F11%2Fastrocast-show-44-on-paper%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/09/11/astrocast-show-44-on-paper/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/149/0/Astrocast_EP044_090608.mp3 Astrocast Show 43: Lay off the caffeine http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/376492866/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/08/27/astrocast-show-43-lay-off-the-caffeine/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:41:18 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=148 Hello all,

Show 43 is here.

Show notes:

  • Intro by lambo
  • Around the MLB, standings, Wildcard races
  • Astros talk, what are their changes of wildcard, key injuries, what can we do to improve
  • Voice messages and rebuttals
  • Lambo’s curveball: Luck and the Cubs
  • Sketkar’s crap

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/08/27/astrocast-show-43-lay-off-the-caffeine/feed/ 00:58:38 Hello all, Show 43 is here. Show notes: Intro by lambo Around the MLB, standings, Wildcard races Astros talk, what are their changes of wildcard, key injuries, what can we ... Hello all, Show 43 is here. Show notes: Intro by lambo Around the MLB, standings, Wildcard races Astros talk, what are their changes of wildcard, key injuries, what can we do to improve Voice messages and rebuttals Lambo's curveball: Luck and the Cubs Sketkar's crap Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F08%2F27%2Fastrocast-show-43-lay-off-the-caffeine%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/08/27/astrocast-show-43-lay-off-the-caffeine/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/148/0/Astrocast_EP043_082408.mp3 Astrocast Show 42: Swatting the bugs http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/351708337/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/31/astrocast-show-42-swatting-the-bugs/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:47:20 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=147 Hello all,

Here is show 42, kinda long but it’s good.

Show Notes:

  • Intro by lambo
  • Around the MLB, standings, power rankings
  • Astros talk
  • Discussion topics: Buyer/Seller, “Small Market Team”
  • Sketkar’s crap by Lambo, yes Lambo has crap too

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/31/astrocast-show-42-swatting-the-bugs/feed/ 1:08:22 Hello all, Here is show 42, kinda long but it's good. Show Notes: Intro by lambo Around the MLB, standings, power rankings Astros talk Discussion topics: Buyer/Seller, "Small Market Team" Sketkar's crap ... Hello all, Here is show 42, kinda long but it's good. Show Notes: Intro by lambo Around the MLB, standings, power rankings Astros talk Discussion topics: Buyer/Seller, "Small Market Team" Sketkar's crap by Lambo, yes Lambo has crap too Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F07%2F31%2Fastrocast-show-42-swatting-the-bugs%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/31/astrocast-show-42-swatting-the-bugs/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/147/0/Astrocast_EP042_072608.mp3 Astrocast Show 41: We Suck and more! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/336385296/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/15/astrocast-show-41-we-suck-and-more/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:53:07 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=145 Hello all,

Here is show 41, a short diddy…

Show Notes:

  • Astros talk, how much we sucks and why. What to do, how to fix things, etc.
  • Major league all-star break, Lance Berkman in the homerun derby
  • Lambo sneaks in a special message (and he thought I wouldn’t notice), thanks lambo!!
  • End of show crap

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/15/astrocast-show-41-we-suck-and-more/feed/ 23:31 Hello all, Here is show 41, a short diddy... Show Notes: Astros talk, how much we sucks and why. What to do, how to fix things, etc. Major league ... Hello all, Here is show 41, a short diddy... Show Notes: Astros talk, how much we sucks and why. What to do, how to fix things, etc. Major league all-star break, Lance Berkman in the homerun derby Lambo sneaks in a special message (and he thought I wouldn't notice), thanks lambo!! End of show crap Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F07%2F15%2Fastrocast-show-41-we-suck-and-more%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/15/astrocast-show-41-we-suck-and-more/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/145/0/Astrocast_EP041_071208.mp3 Big Al on Brandon Backe http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/335400794/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/14/big-al-on-brandon-backe/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:18:39 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=144 After watching Brandon Backe shut out the Nats last night, I started to think about his contributions to the team. There has been some criticism as far as his pitching after his injury. Even Lambo has made a mention that this 2008 Season should be the season where Backe needs to step up to the plate and prove himself - so to speak. I love Brandon Backe. I think he has the makings of being our #1 Starter after Oswalt leaves/retires.

Brandon made his Astros debut in 2004 being traded for Geoff Blum from Tampa Bay. His first game with us was against the Cubs where he limited them to four runs in eight innings. Needless to say Houston was excited about his performance. While his 2005 ERA was a below average 4.76, he opened our eyes to his stellar post season pitching.

In 2006 he had undergone Tommy John Surgery which didn’t leave an opportunity to show us the promise that he had. Pitching only 8 games with a 3-2 record, Backe ended his short season with a 3.77 ERA. 2007 was a funny year for us. It was Biggio’s last season, our club was starting to see some shifts in players. Hunter Pence made a strong entrance to the Astros. Backe was still recovering from his surgery and made a few unimpressive starts. However, Backe did finish his five games with a 3-1 record and another 3.77 ERA for the season. It is 2008. What has he done for us lately? Not much. He has given up 22 HR’s, has more Losses than Wins, and has brought his ERA back up to a 4.76. I believe Backe will have a stellar 2009 season. Everybody has a slump season. I think that slump season can be given to Backe and Roy for 2008.

Backe has shown us his potential last night as he has shown us his potential in the past. He has sat on the bench next to Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt, and Andy Pettite for a few years to learn from the Vets. This is his first season since the injury. And he is making a humble 800,000 dollars this year. Needless to say I haven’t even mentioned his bat yet. In 2007 he had 4 hits of his 10 at bats, right now he is hitting in the .300’s. This really helps us being a National League Team where we don’t have the luxury to cheat and have a DH. Let me also mention he is one of thirty-nine pitchers who have struck out three batters in nine pitches.

I say keep him around for a few more seasons. If Trader Wade wants to bulk up our pitching then we can always move him to the bull pen. He is a Texan and I’d hate to see him on another Non-Texas Team.

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/14/big-al-on-brandon-backe/feed/ http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F07%2F14%2Fbig-al-on-brandon-backe%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/14/big-al-on-brandon-backe/ A look from Big Al’s Perspective… http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/332132768/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/10/a-look-from-big-als-perspective/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:33:41 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=143 Now that Sabathia has been traded to the Brewers, I’ve pretty much given up on the 2008-09 Houston Astros. Why you ask? Everybody had hoped that this might be a World Series wild card team if every Astro lived up to their expectations we the fans had for them. While Bourne and Towles have not lived up to our high expectations, everybody on our offense has (not counting the injury prone Matsui). Unfortunately our pitching has not. Roy is not pitching like the old Roy, Chacon started great but had a bad month of June which led to his current situation, and Backe is Backe. Wandy is seems to be doing well but I don’t see how he can have the low ERA he has and have a record of 3-3. We have a weak bullpen and a closer who had a shaky beginning season. Then, when the pitching does comes together, our offense can’t produce the numbers they are capable of producing.

Like it or not, the Cubs are dominant with 7 all-stars this season. Yes they are playing over their heads but people said the same thing about the likes of Carlos Beltran and Morgan Ensberg in 2005 season. It’s these players that have a stellar one season career that creates a winning team. Now that the Brewers have thrown away their organization of tomorrow for this one season, they are going to be tough to beat. There was always a hope for the wild card for us but we can’t even make it past the Pirates. Meanwhile, we are fighting with the Reds not to be in last place.

There is a better hope! If you look at the Free Agent Market for 2009 here’s the pool - John Lackey (club option), Andy Pettitte, Jon Garland, Livan Hernandez, Pedro Martinez, Mike Mussina, Brad Penny (club option), Derek Lowe, Oliver Perez, Wolf, Burnett (player option), Sabathia, and Dempster. With our offense, these pitchers will give the Astros a strong consideration for next season. Meanwhile I suggest GM Wade spends a little more time overseeing our Minor League Organizations.

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/10/a-look-from-big-als-perspective/feed/ http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F07%2F10%2Fa-look-from-big-als-perspective%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/10/a-look-from-big-als-perspective/ AstroCast Show 40: The Babbling http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/325024784/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/02/astrocast-show-40-the-babbling/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:43:02 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=142 Hello all,

As the title says, we babble for about 40 mins

Show Notes:

  • All Astros talk
  • Chacon!!!

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/02/astrocast-show-40-the-babbling/feed/ 38:55 Hello all, As the title says, we babble for about 40 mins Show Notes: All Astros talk Chacon!!! Enjoy! Hello all, As the title says, we babble for about 40 mins Show Notes: All Astros talk Chacon!!! Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F07%2F02%2Fastrocast-show-40-the-babbling%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/07/02/astrocast-show-40-the-babbling/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/142/0/Astrocast_EP040_062808.mp3 Astrocast Show 39: Organic Peanut Butter http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/314718727/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/06/18/astrocast-show-39-organic-peanut-butter/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:10:07 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=141 Hello all,

Here is show 39, with voice mails, yes your messages, yippie!

Show notes:

  • Around the MLB, standings, happenings, etc.
  • Around the NL central, are the Cubs really that good? What about St. Louis
  • Astros talk, bad team? streaky team? What’s wrong with us?
  • Voice Messages
  • 2nd life with Lambo
  • Intro to our second podcast, political style, A View From the Fence, check out!
  • Sketkar’s crap

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/06/18/astrocast-show-39-organic-peanut-butter/feed/ 57:57 Hello all, Here is show 39, with voice mails, yes your messages, yippie! Show notes: Around the MLB, standings, happenings, etc. Around the NL central, are the Cubs really ... Hello all, Here is show 39, with voice mails, yes your messages, yippie! Show notes: Around the MLB, standings, happenings, etc. Around the NL central, are the Cubs really that good? What about St. Louis Astros talk, bad team? streaky team? What's wrong with us? Voice Messages 2nd life with Lambo Intro to our second podcast, political style, A View From the Fence, check out! Sketkar's crap Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F06%2F18%2Fastrocast-show-39-organic-peanut-butter%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/06/18/astrocast-show-39-organic-peanut-butter/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/141/0/Astrocast_EP039_061408.mp3 Astrocast Show 38: It’s a great visual for an audio show http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/304665794/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/06/04/astrocast-show-38-its-a-great-visual-for-an-audio-show/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:47:06 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=140 Hello all,

And here’s show 38…

show notes:

  • Around the MLB, power rankings, standings, surprises. 54 games down, we can make some predictions?
  • NL Central talk. Lambo rambles on stats, top 3 teams in the NL central, why Cubs and Cardinals suck
  • Astros talk, injuries, worries, looking forward
  • 2nd life with Lambo
  • SKetkar’s crap

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/06/04/astrocast-show-38-its-a-great-visual-for-an-audio-show/feed/ 59:48 Hello all, And here's show 38... show notes: Around the MLB, power rankings, standings, surprises. 54 games down, we can make some predictions? NL Central talk. Lambo ... Hello all, And here's show 38... show notes: Around the MLB, power rankings, standings, surprises. 54 games down, we can make some predictions? NL Central talk. Lambo rambles on stats, top 3 teams in the NL central, why Cubs and Cardinals suck Astros talk, injuries, worries, looking forward 2nd life with Lambo SKetkar's crap Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F06%2F04%2Fastrocast-show-38-its-a-great-visual-for-an-audio-show%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/06/04/astrocast-show-38-its-a-great-visual-for-an-audio-show/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/140/0/Astrocast_EP038_053008.mp3 Astrocast Show 37: He’s SKetkar and you’re not! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/295168361/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/05/21/astrocast-show-37-hes-sketkars-and-youre-not/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 16:43:31 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=139 Hello,

Here is Show 37.

Show notes

  • Around the MLB, AL and NL standing. Surprise teams, disappointing teams
  • Astros topics, Red hot astros!
  • 2nd life with Lambo
  • SKetkar’s crap

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.astrocast.net/2008/05/21/astrocast-show-37-hes-sketkars-and-youre-not/feed/ 59:13 Hello, Here is Show 37. Show notes Around the MLB, AL and NL standing. Surprise teams, disappointing teams Astros topics, Red hot astros! 2nd life with Lambo SKetkar's crap Enjoy! Hello, Here is Show 37. Show notes Around the MLB, AL and NL standing. Surprise teams, disappointing teams Astros topics, Red hot astros! 2nd life with Lambo SKetkar's crap Enjoy! Podcast Lambo and Sketkar no No http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=Astrocast&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astrocast.net%2F2008%2F05%2F21%2Fastrocast-show-37-hes-sketkars-and-youre-not%2Fhttp://www.astrocast.net/2008/05/21/astrocast-show-37-hes-sketkars-and-youre-not/http://www.astrocast.net/podpress_trac/feed/139/0/Astrocast_EP037_051708.mp3 Biggio Is A Coach! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Astrocast/~3/293712746/ http://www.astrocast.net/2008/05/19/biggio-is-a-coach/#comments Mon, 19 May 2008 19:34:12 +0000 lambo@astrocast.net (Lambo and Sketkar) http://www.astrocast.net/?p=138 Retired baseball player and future Hall of Framer, Craig Biggio is now a head coach in baseball.  Don’t expect to see Biggio in the dugout of Minute Maid later this season.  He is going to coach the local high school, St. Thomas.

I wonder how many extra people will start attending St. Thomas Baseball games!

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Houston 7, San Francisco 3 at AT&T Park
Houston Record: (22-17)
San Francisco Record: (16-23)

Winning pitcher - Roy Oswalt (4-3)
Losing pitcher - Vinnie Chulk (0-1)
SV - Jose Valverde (9)

HOU HR - L. Berkman (13)
SF HR - J. Bowker (4)


Next Houston Game: May 13, 2008 07:15 PM PT vs. San Francisco Giants

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Astros 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 0   7 12 0
Dodgers 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0   3 7 2

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Houston 8, Los Angeles 5 at Dodger Stadium
Houston Record: (21-17)
Los Angeles Record: (19-18)

Winning pitcher - Geoff Geary (1-1)
Losing pitcher - Jonathan Broxton (1-1)
SV - Jose Valverde (8)

HOU HR -
LA HR - J. Loney (4)


Next Houston Game: May 12, 2008 07:15 PM PT vs. San Francisco Giants

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Astros 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1   8 10 2
Dodgers 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2   5 12 0

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Houston 5, Los Angeles 0 at Dodger Stadium
Houston Record: (20-17)
Los Angeles Record: (19-17)

Winning pitcher - Chris Sampson (2-3)
Losing pitcher - Chad Billingsley (2-5)


Next Houston Game: May 11, 2008 01:10 PM PT vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Astros 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   5 9 2
Dodgers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 3 1

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Houston 7, Los Angeles 1 at Dodger Stadium
Houston Record: (19-17)
Los Angeles Record: (19-16)

Winning pitcher - Brian Moehler (1-0)
Losing pitcher - Derek Lowe (2-3)

HOU HR - L. Berkman (12)
LA HR -


Next Houston Game: May 10, 2008 07:10 PM PT vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Astros 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 1   7 12 0
Dodgers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1   1 7 1

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Washington 8, Houston 3 at Minute Maid Park
Washington Record: (15-20)
Houston Record: (18-17)

Winning pitcher - John Lannan (3-3)
Losing pitcher - Brandon Backe (2-4)


WAS HR - W. Harris (1) R. Mackowiak (1)
HOU HR -


Next Houston Game: May 9, 2008 07:40 PM PT vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Nationals 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 1   8 12 0
Astros 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0   3 10 1

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Washington 3, Houston 4 at Minute Maid Park
Washington Record: (14-20)
Houston Record: (18-16)

Winning pitcher - Jose Valverde (4-1)
Losing pitcher - Joel Hanrahan (0-2)

WAS HR - R. Zimmerman 2 (5)
HOU HR - L. Berkman (11)


Next Houston Game: May 8, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Washington Nationals

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Nationals 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0   3 7 0
Astros 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1   4 7 0

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Washington 5, Houston 6 at Minute Maid Park
Washington Record: (14-19)
Houston Record: (17-16)

Winning pitcher - Doug Brocail (2-0)
Losing pitcher - Luis Ayala (1-2)
SV - Jose Valverde (7)

WAS HR - A. Boone (2) N. Johnson (5) A. Kearns (3)
HOU HR -


Next Houston Game: May 7, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Washington Nationals

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Nationals 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0   5 9 1
Astros 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 X   6 12 1

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Milwaukee 6, Houston 8 at Minute Maid Park
Milwaukee Record: (16-15)
Houston Record: (16-16)

Winning pitcher - Tim Byrdak (1-0)
Losing pitcher - Mitch Stetter (1-1)

MIL HR - M. Cameron 2 (3)
HOU HR - L. Berkman (10) H. Pence (4)


Next Houston Game: May 6, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Washington Nationals

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12   R H E
Milwaukee 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   6 13 1
Astros 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2   8 13 1

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Milwaukee 2, Houston 6 at Minute Maid Park
Milwaukee Record: (16-14)
Houston Record: (15-16)

Winning pitcher - Brandon Backe (2-3)
Losing pitcher - Manny Parra (1-2)

MIL HR - R. Weeks (4)
HOU HR - B. Backe (1) M. Bourn (3)


Next Houston Game: May 4, 2008 01:05 PM CT vs. Milwaukee Brewers

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Milwaukee 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0   2 5 0
Astros 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 X   6 12 0

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I just wanted to take a moment and inform you that AstroCast has a presence in Second Life. What is Second Life? I’m glad you asked!

Second Life is a virtual world that you can create an avatar and interact with people. Our network of podcasts, Farpoint Media is co-sponsoring a region within this world. We have opened the AstroCast Podcast Pub in this same region, where you can hear our podcast, as well as other sports podcasts. You can also hear music feeds while drinking a St. Arnold’s Brew!

Also, while you are on these grounds in Second Life, you can hear the live feeds of great FPM shows like Wingin It 3D, Slice of Sci Fi, and the Babylon Podcast. You can also hear them in our pub as well. In the Farpoint Media Castle, there is information of all the our network’s podcasts.

Also, this region has another sponsor called Third Life Books. This is the brain child of New York Times Bestseller Author, Michael A. Stackpole. If you like to read, or desire to be a writer yourself- this is a place to go! He has set up a system were you can read books in Second Life, and interact with himself and other authors. Third Life Books also sponsors a writer’s group.

Over time, this region will be having interesting events as authors reading their works, and fairs.

Please, if you are already a Second Lifer, come join us. Do a search for AstroCast Podcast Pub! If not, download the file here at the Second Life Website and come join Sketkar and I.

If you do visit us in Second Life, and you happen to find a Canadian by the name of Jeremy, please, inform him that baseball is a superior sport compared to hockey.

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Milwaukee 4, Houston 7 at Minute Maid Park
Milwaukee Record: (16-13)
Houston Record: (14-16)

Winning pitcher - Roy Oswalt (3-3)
Losing pitcher - Carlos Villanueva (1-3)
SV - Jose Valverde (6)

MIL HR - R. Braun (5) M. Cameron (1)
HOU HR - L. Berkman (9) C. Lee (7) H. Pence 2 (3) M. Tejada (5)


Next Houston Game: May 3, 2008 06:05 PM CT vs. Milwaukee Brewers

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Milwaukee 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0   4 7 1
Astros 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 1 X   7 12 3

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Houston 7, Arizona 8 at Chase Field
Houston Record: (13-16)
Arizona Record: (20-8)

Winning pitcher - Brandon Medders (1-0)
Losing pitcher - Dave Borkowski (0-2)
SV - Brandon Lyon (9)

HOU HR - C. Lee (6)
ARI HR - C. Jackson (5) M. Owings (1)


Next Houston Game: May 2, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Milwaukee Brewers

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Astros 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0   7 11 0
Diamondback 2 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 X   8 13 1

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Houston 6, Arizona 4 at Chase Field
Houston Record: (13-15)
Arizona Record: (19-8)

Winning pitcher - Doug Brocail (1-0)
Losing pitcher - Edgar Gonzalez (1-2)
SV - Jose Valverde (5)

HOU HR -
ARI HR - C. Jackson (4)


Next Houston Game: April 30, 2008 12:40 PM MST vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Astros 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0   6 9 0
Diamondback 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0   4 7 0

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Houston 3, Arizona 5 at Chase Field
Houston Record: (12-15)
Arizona Record: (19-7)

Winning pitcher - Dan Haren (4-1)
Losing pitcher - Chris Sampson (1-3)
SV - Brandon Lyon (8)


Next Houston Game: April 29, 2008 06:40 PM MST vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E
Astros 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0   3 5 0
Diamondback 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 X