All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team

[DrewDevil]

I think this deserves its own thread.

Similar ground rules as the all-time lineup thread:

1. The pitcher must have spent a majority of his career with that team, or more seasons with that team than with any other.

2. Choose four starting pitchers and two relievers. You must select a pitcher in his most common role, e.g., Jon Smoltz is a starter and Dennis Eckersley is a reliever.

3. Choose a rotation that best serves your favorite team.

I'll start with my Houston Astros:

SP Nolan Ryan - spent only 9 of 27 years with the Astros, but more with Houston than with anyone else (8 with Angels, 6 with Rangers)
SP Roy Oswalt - has a chance to move up to #1 on this list, he's that good
SP J.R. Richard - if not for stroke, a sure Hall of Famer, and the only pitcher who caused Mike Schmidt to feel fear at the plate
SP Don Wilson - Mike Scott was a possibility here, but his career was Maris-esque (best in the league for 2-3 years and that's it)
RP Billy Wagner - still don't understand how a 5'9", 170 lb. guy can throw 100 mph
RP Joe Sambito - underrated lefty who was a lights-out closer for a long time