The Astros are having a terrible season and are fighting to stay out of the basement of the NL Central,as of today 09/05 they are 62 - 77 the same record as the Reds and only a few games better than Pittsburgh. There 2008 seaon promises change for the franchise,Biggio is retiring,Bagwell is gone and they need a manager,right now Cecil Cooper is the interim manager.Tal Smith is the interim General Manager. Smith has a long and interesting history with the Astros. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Smith Pitching Match Ups Wandy Rodriguez, LHP (8-12, 4.49)- Mike Pelfrey, RHP (1-7, 5.43) Rodriguez is brutal on the road this season, 2-9 with a 7.11 ERA ,still he recored his first career shutout against the Mets at home on July 6th. Pelfrey finally won a game this season which he credits in part to just going out and doing his thing,before he was to worried about throwing the perfect pitch. Saturday Woody Williams, RHP (8-13, 4.95) - Tom Glavine, LHP (12-6, 4.06) Williams pitched good against the Mets at home in July,took a no decision ,pitched 7 2/3 in a game the Astros lost 5 - 3 - oh this game went 17 innings. Last time out Glavine beat Smoltz for the first time ever and in four starts this season against him. Sunday Roy Oswalt, RHP (14-6, 3.35) - Pedro Martinez, RHP (1-0, 3.60) Oswalt was brilliant in August sporting a 4-0 record with a 1014 ERA in five starts. Pedro is back at home in front of the fans that adore him,could be a great match up. Last time these teams played was in Houston in a pretty good four game series,Mets won two. Houston had had some funky logos over the years. Team motto: The Return of the Good Guys All My Ex's Live In Texas . Ty Wigginton Dave Wallace Astro Annie Tal's Hill is named for Tal Smith. Trivia - Who are the original "Killer B's"? Fan Forums. http://astros.brokersys.com/forum/index.php/board,2.0.html http://www.crawfishboxes.com/ Extra Trivia. What six Astros players have hit for the cycle,one player did it twice.