More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Backe is the second worst pitcher with over 500 IP since his debut 2002 at 0.3 wins above replacement. The only one worse in that span is Scott Elarton at -0.3 WAR. Browse more photos » The Houston Astros have finally realized something that people have known for years.  By releasing Backe on Monday, the Astros have acknowled...