Tag: writing
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10 questions for Jim Crane
When you have a brain like mine, the ideas for a post come out of the blue or not at all. After struggling for a couple of days for the next topic, this one appeared out of the ozone (what’s left of it). If you were allowed to ask 10 questions of Astros owner Jim…
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Astros’ 2026: Where are they going? And does it matter?
Friday night, the Astros lost another fairly lethargic effort. Yes, they gave up six runs, but they might have used different pitchers (or not used Enyel De Los Santos) if the offense had more life in it. Peter Lambert had his zillionth solid start in a row that did not end up in a win…
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Baseball: It be Cwazy
What can you say about baseball? Whatever you think at any particular time, wait around a bit, and you will likely be thinking very differently.
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How fast things change: 2022 to 2026
Before I start – just a quick momentous note. Friday Dan P and Chip Bailey met for the first time….ever. We had a lovely lunch at a spot about halfway between Chip in Magnolia and Dan working downtown. We have “known” each other remotely since the time Chip was writing the fan blog for the…
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Merry Christmas from Chipalatta
As I sit here waiting to head to church and sing at Midnight Mass later tonight, it seems like a fitting time to hand out some holiday wishes….
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Baseball: The way it was meant to be
I’m a purist, plain and simple. Tried and true, through and through. Old school and old-fashioned. I believe baseball should be played the way it was invented, not manipulated for television ratings or made easier for the modern athlete. The game was built on strategy, skill, and toughness. Unfortunately, a lot of that has been…
