Almost good is just not good enough for Houston
My friend Greg Lucas may have said it best: “Fans in Houston are tired of “almost good” in all three major sports. Someone (Astros, Texans, Rockets) need to do something … Continue reading
Longing for — and remembering — the simple, old days
I long for the simple, old days. The days when the man wearing the Texas star walked out to fill up your gas tank, check your oil and clean your … Continue reading
Houston Astros 2016: The Lazarus Affect
Perhaps calling the Astros latest rise from the dead The Lazarus Effect is a misnomer as that faithful disciple only rose once. Perhaps this team that has been on the … Continue reading
Sunday short snippets as Astros count down the season
Short Sunday snippets as I spend some quality time with my mom (81) and dad (87) in Natchitoches. Just two weeks left in the season and the Astros are still … Continue reading
It’s not over until it’s over, but…I think it may be over
No one wants to give up when you can still see the thresh hold. Yes, Yogi Berra, no one wants to say it’s over, until it’s over. No one wants … Continue reading
Another Astros’ must win turns into another loss
Sometimes a team enters a game knowing it is a must win game. Sometimes a game becomes a must win while it is being played. The Astros 4-3 extra inning … Continue reading
This may be it: High noon comes to Minute Maid Park
In that 1952 Western classic with McCarthy era overtones “High Noon”, Marshall Will Kane, played by Oscar Winner Gary Cooper, is up against it. There would be a spoiler alert at this … Continue reading
Astros are better offensively, but are they good enough?
The Astros are a better team than they were in April and most of May. Since starting 18-28 they have been a good 56-36. Last year they were a ho-hum … Continue reading
