Last Place Update

Welcome to this week's Last Place Update.

   And so it's done. The last of the modern records of futility, the 2003 Detroit Tigers, is safe for another season. The last goal for the 44-96 Houston Astros to achieve is a repeat as the 2012 Kings of the Cellar. With 22 games to go, they have a ten game lead over the 54-86 Chicago Cubs, so unless the Cubs collapse further, a repeat is a forgone conclusion. The Cubs lead the 56-83 Colorado Rockies by 2.5 games. The AL worst Minnesota Twins are 58-82.

   This week's honorable mention goes to the Sox...yes, both of them. The Boston Red Sox are 1-9 in their last ten games and 6-19 since August 14. The AL Central leading Chicago White Sox are 3-7 in their last ten games and 4-9 since August 27.

   Since the last update, the Astros went 2-3, the Cubs 3-3, and Colorado's five game losing streak put them back on the radar. The Twins went 3-2.

   Last year's Astros were 47-93 after 140 games.

   Can the Astros maintain or increase their lead over the Cubs? Will Houston lose more games this year than  last year? Will Minnesota pull a September surprise? Can the Sox (either of them) win this week?

   Stay tuned. Have a great day!!