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Houston Bees?

Valadius Jan 24 2012 09:02 AM

[url]http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AjIRsbT9eXTLaYSrNztk.BoRvLYF?slug=ap-astros-namechange Nomination for clueless owner of the year? Jim Crane of the Houston... Whatevers? “We had the Colt .45s and everybody liked that one,” Crane said. “So you can imagine how upset they were when we switched that. What you get when you look at the fan base is the older we get and I’m old, you don’t like to change. But the younger fans are very receptive to change and the older ones aren’t, so that’s what we saw with the American League.” Yep, looks like Jim Crane wants to change the name of the Astros. Which is fine, except his reasoning just sounds ridiculous, especially in terms of "the younger fans made me move to the American League."

Edgy MD Jan 24 2012 09:05 AM Re: Houston Bees?

It would be a pretty powerful symbol of the death of America's ambition for space exploration.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 24 2012 09:10 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I think it was 80 million dollars that made him change to the American League.

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 09:19 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I've always thought the Astros name stopped making sense once they retro'd their logo and moved into a ballpark that paid homage to a 1911 train station. Still, name-changing is a serious leap. I recall stories surfacing in the 1981-82 offseason that the Mets were thinking they might want to find a new identity. This was on the heels of shunting (as it was seen then) Bob Murphy to radio exclusively plus installing a new manager and generally making with the new broom after two years of new ownership. Predictably, whatever trial balloon that was being floated got shot down. It was the first time I saw business guy Al Harazin's name in the paper, issuing a denial that noted how beloved the Mets were in 1969 or words to that effect as an explanation for why they'd never dream of changing the name. Unfortunately (or from our perspective, just as well) the Astros don't have that kind of equity to hang their non-orange hats on. When you watch the Mets Yearbooks, you're reminded just how large 1969 loomed year after year in the Met consciousness. When they had nothing positive to report (which was mostly always prior to 1984), they found a way to insert 1969 into the conversation.

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 09:20 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Oh, and A+ for the thread title, Vlad.

Edgy MD Jan 24 2012 09:24 AM Re: Houston Bees?

G-Fafif wrote: I've always thought the Astros name stopped making sense once they retro'd their logo and moved into a ballpark that paid homage to a 1911 train station. Still, name-changing is a serious leap. I thought that too, but then I kind of got this steampunk vibe that the team suggested a notion of the leap to space as a natural extension of the rail revolution.

Mets – Willets Point Jan 24 2012 09:25 AM Re: Houston Bees?

G-Fafif wrote: Oh, and A+ for the thread title, Vlad. I confess. I don't get it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 24 2012 09:34 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Edgy DC wrote: G-Fafif wrote: I've always thought the Astros name stopped making sense once they retro'd their logo and moved into a ballpark that paid homage to a 1911 train station. Still, name-changing is a serious leap. I thought that too, but then I kind of got this steampunk vibe that the team suggested a notion of the leap to space as a natural extension of the rail revolution. I wouldn't give them credit for that. Seemed like McLane was Wilpon-like in his deafness to the history of the club he owned.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 24 2012 09:36 AM Re: Houston Bees?

My guess... the Boston Braves had temporarily renamed themselves the Boston Bees at one point, but the name didn't stick. Is that it?

Mets – Willets Point Jan 24 2012 09:42 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I was thinking it might have to do with the Killer B's of the Biggio/Bagwell days.

Vic Sage Jan 24 2012 09:44 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I think the move to the AL gives them a good reason to change names. It closes the book on the NL team's history and allows them to start a new chapter, with all the merchandising possibilities that entails. It can vest a new generation in the team. It's not like the "Astros" have this illustrious history they would be turning their back on, but to the extent they want to, they can still celebrate the special players and seasons of their past. They could even reclaim the "Oilers" name. or go with Tornadoes, or Power, or some other non-space age appellation.

Edgy MD Jan 24 2012 09:48 AM Re: Houston Bees?

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Edgy DC wrote: G-Fafif wrote: I've always thought the Astros name stopped making sense once they retro'd their logo and moved into a ballpark that paid homage to a 1911 train station. Still, name-changing is a serious leap. I thought that too, but then I kind of got this steampunk vibe that the team suggested a notion of the leap to space as a natural extension of the rail revolution. I wouldn't give them credit for that. Seemed like McLane was Wilpon-like in his deafness to the history of the club he owned. Oh, sure, largely accidental perhaps, but a vibe nonetheless.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 24 2012 09:54 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Vic Sage wrote: They could even reclaim the "Oilers" name. or go with Tornadoes, or Power, or some other non-space age appellation. Power. That's good. How about the Houston Enrons?

seawolf17 Jan 24 2012 09:55 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Benjamin Grimm Jan 24 2012 10:01 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I looked up what the team name was when Houston was a minor league city, and it looks like the answer is the Houston Buffaloes. I don't think I like that.

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 10:16 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I looked up what the team name was when Houston was a minor league city, and it looks like the answer is the Houston Buffaloes. I don't think I like that. Known more commonly as the Houston Buffs. One who was Buff was John Hernandez -- Keith's dad, in the late '40s.

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 10:18 AM Re: Houston Bees?

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Vic Sage wrote: They could even reclaim the "Oilers" name. or go with Tornadoes, or Power, or some other non-space age appellation. Power. That's good. How about the Houston Enrons? If they go in this direction, I can feel "the Houston Energy" being the focus-grouped result. Which would be a heckuva MISL team name.

Edgy MD Jan 24 2012 10:19 AM Re: Houston Bees?

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minor ... rnan001joh A shame to see "Unknown" with regard to what arm he threw with. Ask Keith!

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 10:24 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Keith's dad met Keith's mom -- a Buffalo gal, if you will -- when he was playing for Houston. Without the Buffs, there's no Keith. Without Keith, who makes the play on that bunt in Cincinnati after Mitchell and Knight are ejected? Ralph always talked about the size of the mosquitoes in Houston. Keith hints at the birds and the, well, bees.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 24 2012 10:25 AM Re: Houston Bees?

G-Fafif wrote: Keith's dad met Keith's mom -- a Buffalo gal, if you will -- when he was playing for Houston. Without the Buffs, there's no Keith. Without Keith, who makes the play on that bunt in Cincinnati after Mitchell and Knight are ejected? Ralph always talked about the size of the mosquitoes in Houston. Keith hints at the birds and the, well, bees. Was this anecdote retold on TV recently. The details are so fresh in my head, as if I heard this tale 20 minutes ago.

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 10:28 AM Re: Houston Bees?

batmagadanleadoff wrote: G-Fafif wrote: Keith's dad met Keith's mom -- a Buffalo gal, if you will -- when he was playing for Houston. Without the Buffs, there's no Keith. Without Keith, who makes the play on that bunt in Cincinnati after Mitchell and Knight are ejected? Ralph always talked about the size of the mosquitoes in Houston. Keith hints at the birds and the, well, bees. Was this anecdote retold on TV recently. The details are so fresh in my head, as if I heard this tale 20 minutes ago. Keith's brought it up on the Houston trip each of the past two seasons.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 24 2012 10:31 AM Re: Houston Bees?

G-Fafif wrote: G-Fafif wrote: Keith's dad met Keith's mom -- a Buffalo gal, if you will -- when he was playing for Houston. Without the Buffs, there's no Keith. Without Keith, who makes the play on that bunt in Cincinnati after Mitchell and Knight are ejected? Ralph always talked about the size of the mosquitoes in Houston. Keith hints at the birds and the, well, bees. Was this anecdote retold on TV recently. The details are so fresh in my head, as if I heard this tale 20 minutes ago. Keith's brought it up on the Houston trip each of the past two seasons. You're exactly right. In 2010, he retold the tale during the beginning of the Mets game in Houston that Nelson Figueroa started for the Astros. I recall because I watched this game two days ago.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 24 2012 10:44 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Well, then my vote is for naming the team the Keiths.

Frayed Knot Jan 24 2012 10:53 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Edgy DC wrote: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=hernan001joh A shame to see "Unknown" with regard to what arm he threw with. Ask Keith! As per Keith explaining in his book about his life-long comfort at hitting against LHPs, John Hernandez was a lefty.

Fman99 Jan 24 2012 11:02 AM Re: Houston Bees?

RYOO CRAN'T CHRANGE TRHE RNAME RTHIS RIS RULLSHIT!

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 11:07 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Fman99 wrote: RYOO CRAN'T CHRANGE TRHE RNAME RTHIS RIS RULLSHIT! The Houston Tralfazes.

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 11:08 AM Re: Houston Bees?

BTW, one of the Mets' radio sponsors during the 1986 playoffs was Astro Nissan. I considered that ironic at best, self-sabotaging at worst.

Edgy MD Jan 24 2012 11:10 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Is Astro scooting there?

Benjamin Grimm Jan 24 2012 11:35 AM Re: Houston Bees?

G-Fafif wrote: The Houston Tralfazes. Perfect. Absolutely perfect.

Valadius Jan 24 2012 11:59 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Mets – Willets Point wrote: I was thinking it might have to do with the Killer B's of the Biggio/Bagwell days. Yup.

G-Fafif Jan 24 2012 12:15 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Valadius wrote: Mets – Willets Point wrote: I was thinking it might have to do with the Killer B's of the Biggio/Bagwell days. Yup. Then your grade is, appropriately enough, revised to a B.

TheOldMole Jan 24 2012 08:22 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Houston Astros still makes more sense than Utah Jazz.

metirish Jan 25 2012 06:32 AM Re: Houston Bees?

TheOldMole wrote: Houston Astros still makes more sense than Utah Jazz. and way more sense than the NY Giants/Jets.....

Ceetar Jan 25 2012 06:35 AM Re: Houston Bees?

metirish wrote: TheOldMole wrote: Houston Astros still makes more sense than Utah Jazz. and way more sense than the NY Giants/Jets..... why don't the Jets make sense? they still play under an airport.

G-Fafif Jan 25 2012 06:36 AM Re: Houston Bees?

TheOldMole wrote: Houston Astros still makes more sense than Utah Jazz. And L.A. is the land of how many lakes again?

G-Fafif Jan 25 2012 06:37 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Ceetar wrote: metirish wrote: TheOldMole wrote: Houston Astros still makes more sense than Utah Jazz. and way more sense than the NY Giants/Jets..... why don't the Jets make sense? they still play under an airport. East Rutherford, NJ, NY.

Ceetar Jan 25 2012 06:45 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I dunno, that's never really bugged me. Hell, I tell people I'm from New York too, and I'm about the same distance away.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 25 2012 07:40 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Well, sure. Who would want to admit to being from New Jersey?

Ceetar Jan 25 2012 07:44 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Well, sure. Who would want to admit to being from New Jersey? I don't mind being from Jersey, I just want to make sure they know it's NY Jersey, not Philly Jersey. ew.

metirish Jan 25 2012 07:59 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Just poking fun here......

Ceetar Jan 25 2012 08:05 AM Re: Houston Bees?

metirish wrote: Just poking fun here...... Just call them the Houston BBQs and be done with it.

Mets – Willets Point Jan 25 2012 09:56 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Houston Petros (in recognition of being the world's largest manufacturer of petrochemicals) Houston My Name is Not Susan (because that would be funny)

Edgy MD Jan 25 2012 09:59 AM Re: Houston Bees?

BC Houston.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 25 2012 10:00 AM Re: Houston Bees?

They could be the "We Have a Problems" But I think "Tralfazzes" is best.

Edgy MD Jan 25 2012 10:02 AM Re: Houston Bees?

The problem with the Tralfazzes (I always thought of it as "Trowlfazz") is that they'd be the Astros again in 30 minutes. Sugar Daddies could work.

Mets – Willets Point Jan 25 2012 10:04 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Edgy DC wrote: BC Houston. Houston 1836 is available.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 25 2012 10:11 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Ceetar wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: Well, sure. Who would want to admit to being from New Jersey? I don't mind being from Jersey, I just want to make sure they know it's NY Jersey, not Philly Jersey. ew. So where's the New Jersey Jersey?

themetfairy Jan 25 2012 10:20 AM Re: Houston Bees?

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Ceetar wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: Well, sure. Who would want to admit to being from New Jersey? I don't mind being from Jersey, I just want to make sure they know it's NY Jersey, not Philly Jersey. ew. So where's the New Jersey Jersey? I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

Ceetar Jan 25 2012 11:31 AM Re: Houston Bees?

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Ceetar wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: Well, sure. Who would want to admit to being from New Jersey? I don't mind being from Jersey, I just want to make sure they know it's NY Jersey, not Philly Jersey. ew. So where's the New Jersey Jersey? In my view of the world, The far northwest. like by Buttzville and what not. nowhere near NYC, nowhere near Philly. up near the border of PA/NY/NJ.

Ashie62 Jan 25 2012 03:01 PM Re: Houston Bees?

themetfairy wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: Ceetar wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: Well, sure. Who would want to admit to being from New Jersey? I don't mind being from Jersey, I just want to make sure they know it's NY Jersey, not Philly Jersey. ew. So where's the New Jersey Jersey? I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Like that lol.....(Sussex County)

Ashie62 Jan 25 2012 03:03 PM Re: Houston Bees?

The Houston Whitneys.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 25 2012 10:58 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Houston Derricks Houston Embargo Profiteers Houston Hubs Houston Sams Houston Sprawl Houston Killer Light Rail Ceetar wrote: I dunno, that's never really bugged me. Hell, I tell people I'm from New York too, and I'm about the same distance away. Whoawhoawhoa. That's the sort of thing I'd expect from a "Chicagoan," or "Angeleno."

Fman99 Jan 26 2012 05:34 AM Re: Houston Bees?

The Houston Sprawl is my personal fave from that list. Their mascot could be Sally Struthers, who herself has spread slowly, like an oceanic petroleum spill.

Ceetar Jan 26 2012 06:51 AM Re: Houston Bees?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Houston Derricks Houston Embargo Profiteers Houston Hubs Houston Sams Houston Sprawl Houston Killer Light Rail Ceetar wrote: I dunno, that's never really bugged me. Hell, I tell people I'm from New York too, and I'm about the same distance away. Whoawhoawhoa. That's the sort of thing I'd expect from a "Chicagoan," or "Angeleno." I'm pretty sure I'm just in denial. And yeah, I'm sure people from say Gary, Indiana say they're from Chicago. The funny thing is when people ask "where in New York" and I say "oh, just over the bridge in Jersey" they accept it.

MFS62 Jan 26 2012 07:31 AM Re: Houston Bees?

The Houston Restaurants. They have more places to eat out per capita than any major city in the US. (At least that was in the Chamber of Commerce stuff the last time I was there.) Later

Benjamin Grimm Jan 26 2012 07:38 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I just skimmed Houston's Wikipedia page, and based on that, I think an appropriate name would be the Bayous. (Houston was founded on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou, which seems to explain the name of the minor league team. The city has four major bayous.)

seawolf17 Jan 26 2012 07:51 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I just skimmed Houston's Wikipedia page, and based on that, I think an appropriate name would be the Bayous. (Houston was founded on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou, which seems to explain the name of the minor league team. The city has four major bayous.) Then they could reacquire Michael Bourn.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 26 2012 07:54 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Or Linda Ronstadt.

soupcan Jan 26 2012 09:32 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Sael of the City of Houston On Monday February 17, 1840 at the regular City Council meeting a resolution was passed authorizing Mayor Charles Bigelow "to procure a seal to be styled, the seal for the City of Houston, Texas." Dr. Francis Moore, Jr. was a state senator and former mayor of Houston. It was he who had the original seal designed. The top half of the seal bore the words, "City of Houston." The bottom half was originally empty. Dr. Moore was paid $50 for the seal, and "his honor the Mayor, caused the word 'Texas' to be cut on said seal." The center of the seal bears "The Lone Star, symbol of the newborn nation of the west...... the 'Noble locomotive', heralding Houston's spirit of progress; the humble plow, symbol of the agricultural empire of Texas, from which Houston would draw her wealth - by the iron rails." The Houston Locomotives? The Houston Engineers? The Houston Conductors? The Houston Cabooses? Help me out here...

Benjamin Grimm Jan 26 2012 09:36 AM Re: Houston Bees?

We should put it to a vote. I'm sure they'll abide by our decision.

seawolf17 Jan 26 2012 09:55 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: We should put it to a vote. I'm sure they'll abide by our decision. No way, because then they'll wind up being named after some crappy Zebra song.

metsguyinmichigan Jan 26 2012 10:04 AM Re: Houston Bees?

seawolf17 wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: We should put it to a vote. I'm sure they'll abide by our decision. No way, because then they'll wind up being named after some crappy Zebra song. Whoa. The Houston Take Your Fingers From My Hairs. Most of the real Texas icons -- Cowboys, Rangers, Stars -- are already taken. The train motif is really cool, but I don't know of anything short enough for a team name. One of the high school teams here is The Railroadmen, which is too long for sure. The Gary minor league team has a train theme -- the Rail Cats, because you have have a stupid animal mascot in the minors. I bet they keep Astros.

metsmarathon Jan 26 2012 10:11 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Ashie62 wrote: themetfairy wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: Ceetar wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: Well, sure. Who would want to admit to being from New Jersey? I don't mind being from Jersey, I just want to make sure they know it's NY Jersey, not Philly Jersey. ew. So where's the New Jersey Jersey? I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Like that lol.....(Sussex County) the real new jersey jersey can be found north of 78, and west of 287. i would even argue that the eastern and southern bouandaries could extend to the parkway and route 1, respectively, but no farther. if you're south of 1 you're in the no man's land of the turnpike corridor, and then you're into the philly-infused areas. up north, well, hudson, essex, and bergen counties are close enough to the city that you could refer to yourself as being from that area, but really, once you start to climb first mountain, you've gone far enough to no longer just be across the bridge. and lets please not confuse the jersey shore with new jersey. ever.

Edgy MD Jan 26 2012 10:11 AM Re: Houston Bees?

soupcan wrote: Sael of the City of Houston On Monday February 17, 1840 at the regular City Council meeting a resolution was passed authorizing Mayor Charles Bigelow "to procure a seal to be styled, the seal for the City of Houston, Texas." Dr. Francis Moore, Jr. was a state senator and former mayor of Houston. It was he who had the original seal designed. The top half of the seal bore the words, "City of Houston." The bottom half was originally empty. Dr. Moore was paid $50 for the seal, and "his honor the Mayor, caused the word 'Texas' to be cut on said seal." The center of the seal bears "The Lone Star, symbol of the newborn nation of the west...... the 'Noble locomotive', heralding Houston's spirit of progress; the humble plow, symbol of the agricultural empire of Texas, from which Houston would draw her wealth - by the iron rails." The Houston Locomotives? The Houston Engineers? The Houston Conductors? The Houston Cabooses? Help me out here... The Locos (has a Spanish double meaning, which is cool) The Railers (phallic, very intimidating) The Spikers (very phallic, almost philthy) The Spikes (another double meaning, referencing the rail industry as well as baseball shoes)

Edgy MD Jan 26 2012 10:15 AM Re: Houston Bees?

metsmarathon wrote: and lets please not confuse the jersey shore with new jersey. ever. Yeah, get it right. The real New Jersey is an amalgam of The Sopranos, Charles in Charge, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force, with a lumpy helping of Stand by Your Man, the short lived but visceral Rosie O'Donnell/Melissa Gilbert FOX vehicle.

seawolf17 Jan 26 2012 10:16 AM Re: Houston Bees?

I say it should be the Houston Street (or Streets). Totally mess with people's heads.

metsmarathon Jan 26 2012 10:17 AM Re: Houston Bees?

houston rodeo that's all i got.

seawolf17 Jan 26 2012 10:20 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Or the Houston Allens.

Fman99 Jan 26 2012 10:26 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Houston "We Have a Problem"s or WHAPs for short.

metsmarathon Jan 26 2012 10:35 AM Re: Houston Bees?

houston sams

Benjamin Grimm Jan 26 2012 10:40 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Mosquitoes.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 26 2012 11:21 AM Re: Houston Bees?

The Houston Scuffs (It rhymes with Buffs)

Ceetar Jan 26 2012 11:33 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Edgy DC wrote: metsmarathon wrote: and lets please not confuse the jersey shore with new jersey. ever. Yeah, get it right. The real New Jersey is an amalgam of The Sopranos, Charles in Charge, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force, with a lumpy helping of Stand by Your Man, the short lived but visceral Rosie O'Donnell/Melissa Gilbert FOX vehicle. Well the strip club on 17 is called Satin Dolls, home of the original bada bing which i'm told is from the Sopranos. i drive by it frequently.

Edgy MD Jan 26 2012 11:34 AM Re: Houston Bees?

How frequently?

Ceetar Jan 26 2012 11:42 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Edgy DC wrote: How frequently? it's right on route 17S like 2 miles away, so anytime I want to go anywhere south unless i can take the parkway in which case I bail earlier. But it's on the way to the Turnpike, to Velocity 17, to Sweet Avenue Bake Shop, and Giants stadium. I've never been inside though.

metsmarathon Jan 26 2012 11:45 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Edgy DC wrote: metsmarathon wrote: and lets please not confuse the jersey shore with new jersey. ever. Yeah, get it right. The real New Jersey is an amalgam of The Sopranos, Charles in Charge, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force, with a lumpy helping of Stand by Your Man, the short lived but visceral Rosie O'Donnell/Melissa Gilbert FOX vehicle. the sopranos are from jersey. it's different.

Mets – Willets Point Jan 26 2012 02:48 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Houston Libertarians.

G-Fafif Jan 31 2012 08:24 AM Re: Houston Bees?

How about Astros? That's the new owner's call.

themetfairy Apr 16 2012 10:42 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Here's what the Astros' 50th anniversary patch looks like -

metirish Oct 30 2012 10:18 AM Re: Houston Bees?

MLB Leaks New Astros Logo, Inexplicably Blames Hurricane Sandy The Astros are headed to the AL next year, and with a new league comes a new look—a blue and orange rebranding (because the Mets are totally the franchise you want to evoke) and a lone star logo. We know all this because it has leaked repeatedly in the last few days. First, it was merchandise at local sporting goods stores. Then it was Astros-branded iPhone cases sold online. MLB offered a public apology to the team for the leaks, and for ruining their official launch party this coming Friday. Then they went and leaked them again, on the Astros’ official website. Go to the roster page, and after you’re done marveling at how the Stros don’t have a single marketable player, click on anyone and their profile shot shows them in the new duds. We have to presume this is part of an official-unofficial rollout, staged leaks to build buzz. (Is it working? Did you know about these new unis until just now?) The alternative is pure incompetence, with a truly bizarre explanation. An @MLB tweet from this morning: MLB Advanced Media, in advance of super-storm Sandy, inadvertently posted photos of players in their new uniforms on @Astros.com bio pages. Would really love to know what one has to do with the other. I guess it was very important that East Coasters saw those hot new unis before they lost power. http://updates.deadspin.com/

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 30 2012 10:54 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Just can't get enough of that Gawker Media Brand Snark. Logo looks great! Nothing to do with the Mets.

metirish Oct 30 2012 11:31 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Yeah, Deadspin , Gawker, same company? The logo is sweet, draws from their past schemes.

Edgy MD Oct 30 2012 12:05 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Because orange and blue in the Astro color scheme is somehow new?

TransMonk Oct 30 2012 12:25 PM Re: Houston Bees?

I did it a lot.

G-Fafif Nov 02 2012 07:51 PM Re: Houston Bees?

The whole schmear, here.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 03 2012 09:10 AM Re: Houston Bees?

That's some aggressive retro, Houston. I'm not sure how the striped-side alternate will look and play but I like the idea.

G-Fafif Nov 03 2012 03:15 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Rhetorical question: What the fuck are the Astros doing in the American League?

Mets – Willets Point Nov 03 2012 04:24 PM Re: Houston Bees?

G-Fafif wrote: Rhetorical question: What the fuck are the Astros doing in the American League? It's Bud-ball, baby!

Vic Sage Nov 05 2012 11:38 AM Re: Houston Bees?

5 different uniforms? sigh. whatever happened to home whites and road greys? They also look a little too close to the Orioles unis, no?

Ceetar Nov 05 2012 11:40 AM Re: Houston Bees?

G-Fafif wrote: Rhetorical question: What the fuck are the Astros doing in the American League? probably losing, a lot.

Edgy MD Nov 05 2012 11:52 AM Re: Houston Bees?

Which makes me wonder: to what extent did the having the Astros to beat up on help the Cards in the Wild Card race? Being a six team division has certainly been a disadvantage (particularly relative to the AL West) with regards to title hopes, but having the two worst teams in the league to beat up on for 32 games had to provide some consolation while pursuing the consolation prize.

HahnSolo Nov 05 2012 11:55 AM Re: Houston Bees?

21-11 combined vs. the Cubs and Astros.

Farmer Ted Nov 05 2012 01:35 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Uni Watch presented some good mock ups for the Astros. What Houston unveiled are pretty much the Nationals unis with different colors and an H-star on the cap. Boo! http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/fandom ... the-astros

HahnSolo Nov 05 2012 03:03 PM Re: Houston Bees?

The Carlos Sosa designs are pretty cool.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 05 2012 04:28 PM Re: Houston Bees?

Seconded on the Sosa stuff-- it's retro-futurism, which kinda makes it stand out among all the tasteful throwback-y masses.