Read this article in the Houston Chronicle and would just like to note that I like the effort being put forth by the Astros in keeping a player that has meant so much to the fans. Sometimes it’s better to maybe use a lesser player or in this case aging player that the fans have grown so attached to. I was lucky enough to see Tony Gwynn play his entire career in San Diego and think it was one of the reasons I became such a fan. Identifying with players keeps you coming back for more. Would I have liked to watch a few more winning seasons over the years? Sure, but thinking back on it, I would definitely not have wanted to trade wins for a whole new set of players year every year. Management needs to keep this in mind during the winter if baseball wants to remain popular in the “smaller” markets.