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Sep 11, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Craig Larson Jr

    Astros living in the past gives fans 'Uncle Rico' vibes and could endanger future success (opens the original)

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    Are the Astros living like Uncle Rico? In the past? Jon Gries fictional character in 2004’s Napoleon Dynamite became legendary. Largely it’s because he was so relatable. How many of us have friends or family who are living in the past? Before you answer, consider that our professional baseball club over on Crawford Street might be the poster child. We just need to pull up Uncle Rico’s orange van up front and summon over Orbit to take photo ops. 2022 is a lifetime ago in baseball circles. Even wi

  2. Article · Sep 7, 2026 · Craig Larson Jr

    Former Astros GM explains what Jeff Bagwell needs to do to follow Nolan Ryan’s path (opens the original)

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    Could Astros legend and Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell really become the team's next General Manager? His credentials as a player are obviously impeccable, and it's clear he has the trust and ear of team owner Jim Crane. The question is this: does Bagwell have the drive and desire to grind like a general manager on a daily basis or does he prefer the comfort of remaining an advisor? I spoke with former Astros GM Tim Purpura about what life as a GM is like, and he described what a typical day was lik

  3. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Craig Larson Jr

    Stating the case for Jim Crane to make this impact GM hiring for Astros (opens the original)

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    We've seen it across the full sports spectrum. Legendary athletes trading in their field credentials for front office roles. Ozzie Newsome and John Elway immediately come to mind. Each enshrined in Canton as players, they also orchestrated Super Bowl victories as master architects for the Ravens and Broncos respectfully, wearing suits. The late Jerry West might arguably be the greatest executive of all-time. His fusing together of talent across decades was the stuff of legends, from the showtime

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