Pop Goes the Season?

It's easy to assume the worst at a time like this. Losing our No. 2 pitcher. Losing in extras on a home run by some no-name.

No denying it, Game No. 2 was every bit as depressing and deflating as Game No. 1 was uplifting and encouraging.

But that said, let's keep a little perspective for now.

In 2007 we started off 4-0; it's possible we could not have looked better. Fat load of good that did us.

In 2005 we started 0-5 then won our next 6, which included a sweep of the same Astros team that would later appear in the World Series.

Remember that it's April. A marathon not a sprint and so forth.

Let's see what they say about Pedro. He's going to miss some time, but, again, keep it in perspective. Remember when Monster popped his hamstring in, what, 2003 I think it was? The man had to be carried (carted?) off the field. Walking wasn't even a possibility.

Pedro walked off without any assistance needed. He'll miss some time, but it sure didn't look like he was bound for the 60-day DL. I'm not a doctor, and hamstrings are funny things, but put it this way, I've seen worse.

I liked that the team fought last night. You fall behind 4-0 it's easy to fold; the team last night didn't fold. They didn't win, but they didn't cave. That kind of attitude will serve them well.

So on to Game No. 3, on to Mr. All-or-Nothing. Ollie, we'll all feel a hell of a lot better if Dr. Jekyll shows up tonight.

- A.F.O.M.G.