HOUSTON ASTROS 5-YEAR SCORECARD 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 WINS 51 55 56 76 95 RUNS PER GAME 3.77 3.60 3.80 4.50 3.97 RUNS ALLOWED PER GAME 5.24 4.90 4.90 3.77 4.75 OPENING-DAY PAYROLL (millions) $26 $60 $76 $92 $103 2014 STRENGTHS: • Productive hitters in lineup • Maturing farm system 2014 WEAKNESSES: • Fledgling pitching staff lacks experience Upon finishing their first year in the American League, the Astros have now endured three straight 100-loss seasons, which is pretty incredible for a team that was a perennial playoff contender in the late 1990s and early part of this century. At the start of this streak, the organization decided to go young and rebuild through player development. Some young players may reach the big leagues this year to impact the franchise. OTTO GREULE JR./GETTY IMAGES SPORT AL WEST
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