Opening pitch...

My name is Lars Headington, a naturalized Texan and fervent supporter of the Houston Astros. Over the next several weeks I'll be following the ups and downs of the 'Stros as they try to turn around a 25-31 start to the 2009 baseball season. Of course, other teams and personalities will cross into my purview, so expect a take that also provides a broad context for the Astros' grand adventures(and misadventures) in Major League Baseball.