2006 Houston Astros
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[edit] 2006 Houston Astros / Franchise: Houston Astros / BR Team Page
Record: 82-80, Finished 2nd in NL Central Division (2006 NL)
General Manager: Tim Purpura
Managed by Phil Garner
Bench Coach: Cecil Cooper
Hitting Coach: Gary Gaetti, replaced on July 12 by Sean Berry
Pitching Coach: Jim Hickey
First Base Coach: Jose Cruz Sr.
Third Base Coach: Doug Mansolino
[edit] History, Comments, Contributions
The bulk of the Astros 2006 season was forgettable as they hovered at or below the .500 mark much of the season. However, three developments kept the Astros' season interesting until the next-to-last game of the season:
- Strong second-half pitching from Roy Oswalt, Roger Clemens, and Andy Pettitte
- A generally weak National League
- An almost-historic collapse by the St. Louis Cardinals
The Astros could not capitalize on the bad fortunes of the eventual champs, loosing 2 of 3 in the season-ending series against the Atlanta Braves, forced out of the playoffs for the first time since 2003.
The bullpen was shaky at best with Brad Lidge demoted from the closer role. The offense was forgettable as well. Everyday starters Brad Ausmus, Adam Everett, and Willy Taveras were among the bottom ten in the NL for OPS to end the year. The one bright spot was Lance Berkman had a career year with no protection in the line up.
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AL East: Baltimore • Boston • New York • Tampa Bay • Toronto NL East: Atlanta • Florida • New York • Philadelphia • Washington |
[edit] Awards and Honors
- Gold Glove Brad Ausmus
- All-Stars Lance Berkman, Roy Oswalt
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