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The Houston Astros and Free Agency

Now that the World Series is over, we are now in the free agency period of baseball. It reminds me a little of the climax of Christmas and the letdown of the "After Christmas" sales that tell us that the season of excitement is all over...

Written by Richard Zowie about 18 days ago 366 reads 0 comments
New Astros Coach Bobby Meacham Victim of Memorable Base-Running Blunder

Let me preface this piece by saying that Bobby Meacham, the new Houston Astros first-base coach, is described as a very classy guy and a respected coach. They say that those who can, do and those who can't, teach...

Written by Richard Zowie about 26 days ago 172 reads 0 comments
Will the Houston Astros Drop the Ball on Catchers?

If you're a veteran catcher, have your agent give the Houston Astros a phone call. The 'Stros just might need your services...

Written by Richard Zowie about about 1 month ago 145 reads 0 comments
Houston Astros Name Brad Mills the New Manager, Assign Fitting Jersey

Looking at the press conference photo of Brad Mills being named the new manager of the Houston Astros and watching Ed Wade and Drayton McLane look like they're playing tug-of-war with Wade's jersey, I see something very fitting...

Written by Richard Zowie about about 1 month ago 111 reads 4 comments
Houston Astros Owner Drayton McLane Names Himself Manager (Satire)

Saying he wasn't satisfied with any of the candidates the Houston Astros interviewed, owner Drayton McLane will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. CST Wednesday to announce he's hiring himself as the team's manager...

Written by Richard Zowie about about 1 month ago 91 reads 0 comments
Houston Astros Need Much More Than a New Manager

We're learning that Manny Acta and Terry Francona's bench coach Brad Mills are among the finalists for the new Houston Astros managerial job...

Written by Richard Zowie about about 1 month ago 183 reads 10 comments
How's This for a Game Show: Who Wants to Be the Houston Astros Manager?

Lately, the Houston Astros have been hosting a game show. Haven't you heard? It's called, "Who Wants to Be the Houston Astros Manager?" Apparently, Bob Melvin and Manny Acta really do ...

Written by Richard Zowie about about 1 month ago 94 reads 0 comments
As The Stomach Turns: Houston Astros Edition

You know: in the 1960s and 1970s there was The Carol Burnett Show and in an ongoing skit they'd do a spoof of the soap opera As The World Turns with As The Stomach Turns...

Written by Richard Zowie about about 1 month ago 95 reads 0 comments
Pitching Woes Killed the Houston Astros' Season

The Houston Astros, after 157 games this season, are 73-84, in fifth place in the NL Central, and 17 games back of the first place St. Louis Cardinals The Astros' chances at the postseason are deader than...

Written by Richard Zowie about 2 months ago 95 reads 0 comments
Firing Houston's Skipper Was Easy, Getting Rid of Astros Owner Is the Tough Part

It's officially over, the Cecil Cooper Project in Houston. Cooper, who had a decent Major League Baseball career, never could get things going as the Houston Astros manager...

Written by Richard Zowie about 2 months ago 183 reads 4 comments
Growing Pains For Houston Astros Pitcher Bud Norris

I really think Bud Norris can become an effective starter in the Houston Astros' starting rotation. He just has growing pains to overcome. Courtesy of a 7-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Norris is now 3-2 on the season...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 93 reads 0 comments
Houston Astros To Bolster Farm System and Trade Pudge to Texas Rangers

To be honest, I was never a huge fan of the Astros signing catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez for a short-term contract. Granted, Rodriguez is a great catcher, but he's clearly not the player he was in his prime...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 421 reads 0 comments
Dallas Cowboys' First Team Looks Good in 31-10 Preseason Loss To Raiders

Despite losing to the Oakland Raiders 31-10, the Dallas Cowboys offense seemed upbeat about their performance. They might even start asking, "Terrell WHO?" Tony Romo, in his brief stint with ...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 1,393 reads 8 comments
NFL Becomes the Justice League, Suspends Stallworth for a Year

A few months ago, I argued on Bleacher Report that if the NFL reinstated Donte Stallworth before Michael Vick, it would have to apologize to Vick. Not a worry. Vick’s back in the NFL and has been signed by the Philadelphia Eagles...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 80 reads 2 comments
Michael Vick: Don't Blow This Second Chance

Since I know you have football practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, I’m going to make this nice and simple, Mike. You’ve been given a second chance, and a rare one at that...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 67 reads 0 comments
Bud Norris Continues To Shine For Houston Astros Pitchers

Ok, the good news is Bud Norris is really starting to show he could become the next great Houston Astros pitcher. Roy Oswalt returns tonight. The bad news is Houston is ???? on the season and is falling...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 136 reads 0 comments
'Getcha Retirement Papers Ready' Could Become Terrell Owens' New Catch-Phrase

A few nights before the NFL Hall of Fame game, they had a commercial for it on television. Terrell Owens looked into the camera and said, “Getcha popcorn ready!” I imagine the commercial ...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 439 reads 2 comments
Shhhhh! Be Vewy Kwiet! Dawwas Cowboys Want Pways Kept Secwet!

This has to be one of the funniest things I've read in some time. Maybe I'm just biased since I'm a journalist, but here's a quick lesson: if you don't want something to be reported, i.e., "on the record", then don't tell a reporter about it...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 353 reads 0 comments
Houston Astros Get Stomped by San Francisco Giants, Fall below the .500 Line

If the Houston Astros sputter, if fans in the Bayou City start displaying, "Wait 'till next year!" signs, if Drayton McLane throws the ultimate Hail Mary pass and begs Mike Scott, Nolan Ryan, ...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 28 reads 0 comments
Bud Norris: There's a New Sheriff in Houston

You know, folks, I was actually just kidding about the Bud Norris "facts." You know, the humorous ripoff I did of the Chuck Norris "facts" simply because Bud shares a surname with Chuck...

Written by Richard Zowie about 3 months ago 103 reads 0 comments
Bud Norris Makes Major League Debut, Pitches Well, But Astros Lose

Good news: Bud Norris, the man to whom I jokingly attributed a list of Chuck Norris jokes, made his major league debut last night against the Chicago Cubs. The Houston Astros reliever gave up one run in three innings and struck out four...

Written by Richard Zowie about 4 months ago 158 reads 0 comments
Should the Dallas Cowboys Sign Michael Vick?

[Richard spends five minutes laughing, regains composure, sighs and returns to the keyboard] Uh, no. Absolutely, 100 percent not...

Written by Richard Zowie about 4 months ago 786 reads 2 comments
Brett Favre Tells Minnesota Vikings He's Staying Retired

Brett Favre, according to this news report, has told the Minnesota Vikings he will remain retired and won't play a 19th NFL season...

Written by Richard Zowie about 4 months ago 96 reads 4 comments
Houston Astros To Call Up Prospect Norris, Evoking Roundhouse Kicks

With the injury of pitcher Roy Oswalt, it looks as though the Houston Astros will call up their top pitching prospect Bud Norris. I get this strange feeling that Bud's nickname is Chuck. Or perhaps Walker, Texas Ranger...

Written by Richard Zowie about 4 months ago 242 reads 2 comments
Houston Astros Cool Off Chicago Cubs, Roy Oswalt Injured

Just shy of finishing the second inning, Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt exited last night's game against the Chicago Baby Bears with a strained lower back. One has to wonder if his big bulldozer had anything to do with it...

Written by Richard Zowie about 4 months ago 102 reads 0 comments

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Richard Zowie Article Archive

The Houston Astros and Free Agency

New Astros Coach Bobby Meacham Victim of Memorable Base-Running Blunder

Will the Houston Astros Drop the Ball on Catchers?

Houston Astros Name Brad Mills the New Manager, Assign Fitting Jersey

Houston Astros Owner Drayton McLane Names Himself Manager (Satire)

Houston Astros Need Much More Than a New Manager

How's This for a Game Show: Who Wants to Be the Houston Astros Manager?

As The Stomach Turns: Houston Astros Edition

Pitching Woes Killed the Houston Astros' Season

Firing Houston's Skipper Was Easy, Getting Rid of Astros Owner Is the Tough Part

Growing Pains For Houston Astros Pitcher Bud Norris

Houston Astros To Bolster Farm System and Trade Pudge to Texas Rangers

Dallas Cowboys' First Team Looks Good in 31-10 Preseason Loss To Raiders

NFL Becomes the Justice League, Suspends Stallworth for a Year

Michael Vick: Don't Blow This Second Chance

Bud Norris Continues To Shine For Houston Astros Pitchers

'Getcha Retirement Papers Ready' Could Become Terrell Owens' New Catch-Phrase

Shhhhh! Be Vewy Kwiet! Dawwas Cowboys Want Pways Kept Secwet!

Houston Astros Get Stomped by San Francisco Giants, Fall below the .500 Line

Bud Norris: There's a New Sheriff in Houston

Bud Norris Makes Major League Debut, Pitches Well, But Astros Lose

Should the Dallas Cowboys Sign Michael Vick?

Brett Favre Tells Minnesota Vikings He's Staying Retired

Houston Astros To Call Up Prospect Norris, Evoking Roundhouse Kicks

Houston Astros Cool Off Chicago Cubs, Roy Oswalt Injured

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