43,000 bitter Houstonians go home happy

Yesterday was a date circled on numerous calendars throughout the city of Houston. No major political events, concerts, or demonstrations occurs. It was merely the return of a man who went from the city's hero to bitter enemy with the strike of a clock. Yes, Carlos Beltran and the New York Mets made their first appearance of the year at the "juice box." From his first introduction, everytime Beltran was even involved in the play, boos echoed through the building loud enough that I couldn't hear the announcers on the television. All the rage against Beltran might have been for nothing without the heroics of Brad Ausmus in the 9th inning against Roberto Hernandez. Thus the Astro fans go home happy.

Beltran watch: 0-4 but the check still cashed.

Gas can catch up:
Wednesday -- Brendan Donnelly of the Orange County Angels wild pitched in the winning run in extra innings.
Thursday -- Mike DeJean of the Colorado Rockies gave up 3 runs in just one inning of work and took the loss in an 8-5 decision to the Phillies

Song Lyric of the Day:
"I'm never ever gonna go back
I'm happy here without you"

Caroline's Spine -- "Happy Without You"