I'll be a Houston Astro no matter what ... I would certainly want to leave myself open to a return to the team if that made sense for the organization and for me as well.

Theres a little more margin for error this year. Last year, it felt like we had to win every game. That wasnt a lot of fun.

I almost feel guilty. The physical toll is tremendous. Im exhausted and I only played nine innings.

They were chanting my name, but I don't know why. My name is on the back of my uniform. So, it's nice to know they can read.

If you gave me a choice between being married and being a baseball player, that's a no-brainer. I would be married any day. I just love it.

I think any great performer or athlete has to have a little bit of a gut to be great.

Living the Christian life is also challenging but for different reasons. The same desire to do well exists - to live a consistent life that honors and pleases the Lord. The big difference is that God isn't evaluating my actions and basing His love on how well I 'perform'. His love for me is unconditional. Even when I mess up He doesn't threaten to trade me off His team.