Astro were boasting about Lunardi saying we're a 6 seed, remember:
http://www.tigerboard.com/boards/view.php?message=17460989
And now, without playing any games since then, he has steadily dropped us to an 8 seed. It's almost as if "bracketology" is a lagging indicator, and the so-called "experts" aren't as familiar with every team's situation as you think.
You guys should actually try thinking for yourselves. Do the research and form your own opinion, like intelligent people do.