Alex Layman

Alex lives in Austin, TX, and works for a non-profit organization. He also writes about sports, food, traveling, literary things and whatever else catches his interest. He's currently working on a book about his misadventures and quest for surf in the Panamanian countryside.

Houston Astros

Alex LaymanJuly 18, 2011

Astros quick hits: Us? Sellers? … who’s buying?

As the trade deadline approaches, the yearly fire sale for bottom feeder teams is about to begin. Rumors of players…
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Houston Astros

Alex LaymanMay 16, 2011

And the crowd goes crazy! … as the man goes to jail!

For anyone who has yet to see this, here is your witness to one of the, if not the, greatest…
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Houston Astros

Alex LaymanMay 1, 2011

Astros Quick Hits: Closing troubles

We’ve all heard it a million times: It’s not about how you start, it’s how you finish. Apparently, the Houston…
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Chicago Cubs

Alex LaymanApril 25, 2011

History is not forgotten: Rick Monday and the American flag

Some debate whether baseball is still America’s past time. The answer is: Does it matter? Baseball might not be America’s…
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Houston Astros

Alex LaymanApril 24, 2011

Astros quick hits: Slow and steady

Slowly but surely, the Astros are starting to make some noise. In a division that is looking like it could…
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Houston Astros

Alex LaymanApril 14, 2011

Astros Quick Hits: Wandy woes; bats alive

Dropping another series-deciding game, the Astros fell to 3-9 (2-4 at home) on the season Wednesday night with a 9-5…
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