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Ken Griffey Jr.

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Miguel Cabrera's DUI Handbook

    Miguel Cabrera lights up a mugshot like Tom DeLay​One of the businesses I speak for on my radio show is longtime Texas DWI defense attorney Gary Trichter. Among the talking points that I continually hammer home for listeners is the fact that Gary Trichter co-authored the textbook for DWI defen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Top Five Worst Rapper-Athlete Collaborations

    ​Ever since Shaq flung the doors wide for athletes to satisfy their microphone dreams, many have tried to follow in his steps. The athlete-rapper experiment usually works, as long as the athlete leaves all the rapping to the rapper. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with these five songs. I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    What Are Your Favorite Sneakers Ever?

    Some rappers happen to be thoughtful, intelligent people. Every Monday that isn't a national holiday (or thereabouts), Rocks Off will have some of them here discussing issues relevant to their culture. Photo illustration by John Seaborn Gray​This Week's Panel: ESG, John Dew, Chuckway, Hollyw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2010

    Game Time: Ken Griffey, Jr.: Baseball's Tracy McGrady?

    Not as good as Tom Gordon. Who?​I'm not sure if the back-burnering of Ken Griffey, Jr.'s sudden retirement yesterday speaks more to the magnitude of the Jim Joyce/Armando Galarraga aborted perfect game fiasco or just how far the perception of Griffey as a sure-fire lock of a future Hall of Famer h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    Game Time: Houston Astros 2010 Silver Linings, Volume 1: Their Players Stay Awake All Nine Innings!

    Nap time for Mr. Griffey​Having spent about fifteen years in the corporate world prior to getting into radio three years ago, I always promised myself that I would never be the radio guy who complains about actually having to go cover games. There are fans who would gnaw off their right arm to ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    Game Time: The Caballo Chronicles, Volume 2: A Look at MLB's 20 Biggest Contracts Ever

    ​This is my second go round living in Houston. Prior to moving back here in the summer of 2007, the last time I was an H-town resident was between 1994 and 2001. As an Astro fan, that means I was here when the Bagwell/Biggio nucleus finally broke through in 1997 and made the playoffs, I was he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    This Season's MLB Predictions: The American League

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    August Brings Several Opponents Who Are Actually Playing for Something

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2008

    Wandy's Mediocrity Revealed in 9-5 Loss to Reds

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    On Deck: A Look at the Astros' Schedule for July

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2008

    Astros-Reds: That’s Five in a Row

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2008

    Astros-Reds: The Vaunted Offense Keeps Hitting

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2008

    Astros-Phillies: With Pitching Like This, It Might As Well Be Lima Time

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2008

    Astros-Phillies: Jose Valverde Blows (the Save)

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2008

    Astros-Cardinals: Miguel Tejada Delivers with a Walk-Off Homer and a Manager-Trashing

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008

    Play Ball: John Royal’s MLB Predictions

    With baseball season due to start next week, I thought I should put myself on the line and make some predictions. I'm going to do the American League today. I'll follow up with the National League and postseason picks tomorrow, and I'll give a more in-depth look at the Astros on Monday. So here' ... More >>

  • Music

    February 14, 2008

    Tired of the Hype, But That's All There Is

    Next month, Houston gets to be a cool kid. But only for a week.

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2007

    Sinking the Mariners

    Next month, Houston gets to be a cool kid. But only for a week.

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2007

    It Had to Happen Sooner or Later

    Next month, Houston gets to be a cool kid. But only for a week.

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2007

    Bonds Not So Bad

    Next month, Houston gets to be a cool kid. But only for a week.

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2007

    Friday Astros Note

    Next month, Houston gets to be a cool kid. But only for a week.

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2007

    Not Bad for One of the Whitest Teams in Baseball

    Next month, Houston gets to be a cool kid. But only for a week.

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2007

    John Royal's MLB Predictions

    Next month, Houston gets to be a cool kid. But only for a week.

  • News

    April 7, 2005

    Encore or Bust?

    Stressing about the 'Stros begins anew

  • Calendar

    January 16, 1997

    Press Picks

    Stressing about the 'Stros begins anew

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