Very nice.
Going into a season like this one is shaping up to be, the equanimical approach you advocate is best. One of the best things about not being a total fanboy is one has a sense of detachment which, to be fair -- no, to be right -- should be excercised in both good times and bad. It's times like these I remember how much I love to watch baseball - any baseball - and how lucky I have been, for all of my life, to have a home team to root for, a team that stayed put, and all in all had management who meant well. There are a lot of fans in more than a few cities who cannot say that, and it is a good thing to remember when the temptation to whine or call into one of the radio shows wells up.
All the Astros have asked for in return is my loyalty through thick and thin, which was easy. I couldn't have thrown my hands up in despair or got bitter about it even if I tried.
This is something most of us already know, but I appreciate the reminder. You may have to do it often this season.
