These 2012 Houston Astros might be historically significant, in whatever way that projected baseball standings might be significant. And while it's very possible, if not probable, that the Astros aren't actually the worst team ever projected, that doesn't change the fact that CAIRO just thinks they're really gross. And CAIRO's fair. CAIRO doesn't hold grudges.

If you glance at the Astros' depth chart, that they're projected to be terrible makes a whole lot of sense. Squint and you can like a chunk of the rotation. The pitching staff as a unit isn't a complete disaster. But I'd really prefer to just not talk about the position players. I like Jed Lowrie, but when you can make an argument that Jed Lowrie is the best position player on a team, you should be worried about that team.