The Astros are on the verge of falling 0-6 against the Yankees and Orioles. This isn't like playing excellent AL teams like the Red Sox and Rays, but the Astros will play those teams soon enough.

Can you imagine what the Astros record would be if they played in the American League this year? I wouldn't doubt 100 losses this season if they did. Playing in the much weaker National League gave all of us some false hope, especially in the month of May.

Oh well... I'm guessing the Cardinals, Cubs or an NL West team will have the honor of getting swept in the 2008 World Series this year.