Originally Posted by Raisor
Good riddance.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
Finally it's long reign of terror is finished
Not quite. They're still exploring more options other than demolition.
Revering4Blue (11-06-2013),westofyou (11-06-2013)
My fondest memory of the Astrodome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq4gK8PkKNM
BoxingRed (11-06-2013),Unassisted (11-06-2013)
Interesting that a baseball franchise will now be named after a building that no longer exists.
Given Houston's dwindling role in a shrinking US space program, one could also argue that they're named after an industry that barely exists there.
/r/reds
This could give the Astros an excuse to change their nickname and bring in a new marketing opportunity.
Sad to see in a way. When the Astrodome was opened it was a real marvel. It was just mind boggeling at the time to imagine playing baseball or football inside a covered building. It was often called the 8th wonder of the world. I can always remember my dad saying he would like to see it someday. He never got the chance. RIP Astrodome.
Reds Fan Since 1971
Would the "Rockets" change their name too? (At least the "Texans" should be safe)
Ahhh the real name is more in reference to the space industry that was in the area in the mid 60's (plus they had a short time to make a decision)
The minor league team was known as the Buffaloes (the Buffaloes derived their nickname from Buffalo Bayou, the principal waterway through Houston.)
_Sir_Charles_ (11-07-2013)
think of all those great games Scipio Spinks pitched there, how lugubrious
What about Colt 45s? That is a rather safe name and shouldn't cause any problems.
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
cincinnati chili (11-08-2013),Number_Fourteen (11-06-2013),smith288 (11-11-2013),toledodan (11-06-2013)
They could update it to something like the Houston Glock 9.What about Colt 45s? That is a rather safe name and shouldn't cause any problems.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
cincinnati chili (11-08-2013),RedFanAlways1966 (11-06-2013),terminator (11-06-2013),UKFlounder (11-06-2013)
the astros or colt 45's once started an all rookie team I think Joe Morgan was the second baseman, Brock Davis and Sonny Jackson were also on the team pitcher was Jay Dahl
Still going to cost a bundle to demolish the place, what a waste.
Go Gators!
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