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Flashback to 1965
Here is a picture of some of the players that were present for the opening of the Astrodome in 1965. The Toy Cannon and Larry Dierker to name a few.
Next on the menu is a picture from the pregame festivities which included Alyson and the Spacettes. Be sure and keep your eyes open for their next album expected in October.
Next up is former President Bush (the good one) rushing to put on his retro jersey. I was liking this picture until I looked down to see he put his jacket on over it. This is something we can all look forward to…. growing older and getting colder.
I’m refusing to write about the actual games until this team puts up it’s first W. It’s been tough, but the odds are in our favor to win one and very soon. If you want to talk about a monkey on it’s back this team has one. I’m ready to put some stock in some rally monkeys, they are in high demand lately.
It is ON
First of all I would like to thank Alyson Footer the Senior Director of Social Media for the Houston Astros (former MLB beat writer.) I asked for her help in getting a jersey autographed by Hunter Pence. Obviously I wouldn’t ask for her assistance under normal circumstances, but this was for my sister-in-law who is still recovering from a brain injury and I didn’t want to go back home without it. She did not hesitate on helping me get it done. I’ve thanked her many times already, so what’s one more?
I recently returned from Spring Training in Kissimmee on Tuesday. We caught the Yankees game first. I don’t want to generalize here, but there are some very obnoxious Yankees fans. I am not talking about Jane over at Confessions of a She Fan either. I was walking around with a beer and I had more than one Yankees fan ask if I worked there. I guess if you have the audacity to wear any thing other than Yankees apparel you must be an employee. Grrrr….;)
I sorted through about 500 pictures that were mainly taken by my wife. I wasn’t surprised when I came across about 100 pics of birds and ducks. That’s my wife. B-) I could upload some pics of the game, but I don’t want to. 
I do have one picture I worked on last night that I would like to share:
Yes, Carlos Slacker is my new whipping boy this year. I can’t believe Susan over at AstrosFanInExile knew I photo shopped this. I will admit that my wife helped me, but I definitely had some fun doing it. It’s perfect. We all know it’s the norm for him to get thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double…don’t even get me started on his sluggish runs to 1st base (it really must be a chore.) He was even heckled by Astros fans at the Cardinals game because he couldn’t quite make it to the dugout so he plopped his butt down with the pitchers in the bull pen. That’s Carlos Slacker.
Not only did I get to meet Alyson, but I met Susan for the first time as well. We have been emailing, tweeting, etc. for over a year now. I also met Susan’s sister Elizabeth. They prepared dinner for us on Friday night, and I must say thanks to both of them. It was very good. We even stayed up past my bedtime. Here’s a picture of Susan (left) and Alyson at the game Monday.
On Monday after the Cards game, we went to Universal Studios City Walk. I really dig this place. Pat O’Briens, Margaritaville, and the Hard Rock Cafe (the largest in the world.) I drank a couple of hurricanes at Pat’s and took the last one to go. Now you’re talking my language…drinks TO GO. It doesn’t get any better than that. It actually made the trips inside the shops more tolerable. The City Walk will be a priority from here on out. Speaking of priorities, so will be staying along Interstate 4. Highway 192 is a pain in the ***…not only do you have umpteen million traffic lights, but if you get caught on the red side of one be prepared to wait a long time.
Bottom line…and this is important, I hate the Orlando Airport. The stress level is off the charts.
…..NEXT!!
Here we go….again. I’m not complaining, but could this happen less often? Here is some friendly advice to the next pawn:
If you are selected to be the next Houston Astros manager don’t get too comfortable. In fact, I wouldn’t totally unpack.
If history holds up, you will be manager for approximately 3 years. During that time, Drayton (with Wade’s help) will have managed to screw up enough that the players, fans, and the local media will turn on you. You will be the fall guy for these mistakes.
When you continually have problems in a business like this, you fire the manager. After the dust has cleared, and those same problems still exist…you head straight for the top buddy. Unfortunately, you can’t fire the owner. Drayton is on my **** list. I know he is hiding behind Wade’s skirt right now, but he should be looking at the man in the mirror, and asking him to change his ways. We can only hope that someone has had a “come to Jesus” meeting with Drayton McLane, I doubt it, but one can hope.
As far as candidates are concerned I like Tim Bogar. I’m not sure what his managerial style is, but I liked him as a player. I hope he isn’t too laid back. I firmly believe this team does not need another laid back “let the inmates run the asylum” kind of manager. Jim Deshaies mentioned that teams seem to go back and forth from laid back to disciplinarians. They need a manager they will respect, and not make cutesy t-shirts that say “Really?” under their jerseys and behind his back. We have some adolescent behavior going on in the clubhouse, and someone needs to come in and rip them a new one. If you want a name that will cause a real media frenzy try this one:
Alyson Footer. First of all she is from O-High-O…..ok, moving on. She obviously knows how to handle the media. I don’t know Alyson, but from listening to her on 1560 the game and following her on Twitter, etc. I am confident when I say she isn’t laid back. I don’t think she’s a “crier” either so that’s good (you know, there’s no crying in baseball.) I’m kidding! She would be the first female skipper in MLB, so it would be history. She doesn’t need to have experience with a pitching staff, etc. Nahhh. What do you think a certain President did when he had no idea how to run a country? He surrounded himself with smart (and corrupt) people who did. If you are insecure with how to handle a pitching staff, you hire a Mike Maddux type to consult with. Problem solved. She understands the game of baseball and what it takes to be successful.
Wow, that was fun. Someone to keep an eye on for the next round, but I actually meant…
Kirk Gibson. Talk about a “name.” This would be a huge media splash, wouldn’t it? We could call it “Splash Day.” If you really want a media circus that goes on forever, hire that guy. The media will be slobbering all over Houston. After that, I don’t know his style either. I think I would like it.
Bottom line…Happy Birthday to my wife!! Hopefully, she’ll read this.
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