I’ve lived in Texas since ’71 and have rooted for the Astros (as well as other teams) since shortly after arriving here as a Midwestern immigrant. And I’ve suffered through their repeated post-season almosts: I was glued to the television for the heartbreak final inning of the final game against the Phillies in ’80, lamented the ’86 Astros extra-inning loss to the Mets, as well as suffered through the relentless whuppings by the Braves in playoffs along the way. [...]