So many thing are happening and I'll be back Monday anyway...so... I just have to add some thoughts. First of all I like the list of ten from which the Astros will pick a new manager. In fact, it would be nice if one or two or those on the list might be considered for coaching jobs if they are not selected for the top job. Charlie Manuel of the Phillies is a great example of a successful skipper who has been surrounded by former major league managers who might like to hold the position again, yet his self confidence and ego allow him to have them on his staff.
I would have to say it has worked out OK for Charlie and the Phillies the last few seasons.
Apparently announcing the ten candidates is an Ed Wade way of doing business. A friend of mine in the Philadelphia area said he did the same sort of thing when he hired Manuel. No need to stake out airports or make bunches of phone calls to find out who was on the list. Mark Berman of KRIV TV 26 must not know what to do with himself. He'll just have to cover th Texans and Rockets and wait to see who gets the job.
Speaking of those other teams.... No team may be more frustrating that the Texans right now. They should be better than last season. In some ways they are, but the record and the way they have played in all or parts of several games makes one wonder. Fortunately there are still enough games left that if they ARE better than last season there is time for it to show.
As for the Rockets...Fans will like their hustle. How much fans will like their record remains to be seen. Remember,though, basketball is a team game. The talent available now--even without Yao Ming and while waiting for Tracy McGrady--is good enough to win if they consistently play together. How well they can do that is the question. In the big picture the more talented team that also plays together wins. Sometimes those teams don't play well with each other. That leaves openings for hustling and young teams like Houston. It will be an interesting Rocket season for sure.
My vacation doesn't end till Monday... Hopefully, I will be able to restrain myself till then. This darn computer is just so handy though...
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