Steve Lyons discusses Astros and memorable 2005 World Series

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Steve Lyons discusses Astros and memorable 2005 World Series
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Steve Lyons reflected on his experiences with the Houston Astros and their first pennant chase during a recent interview. He emphasized the importance of patience during the season and cautioned against overreacting to early struggles. With injuries affecting the team, he addressed potential implications for manager Joe Espada's future, suggesting it's unfair to hold him responsible for the current situation. Lyons also reminisced about the closely contested 2005 World Series against the Chicago White Sox, noting its unlikely sweep, and shared thoughts on the Hall of Fame and Roger Clemens's absence from it.

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  • Lyons advises against panicking in June about playoff chances.
  • He calls Joe Espada's situation unfair due to player injuries.
  • Reflects on the tightly matched 2005 World Series against the White Sox.
  • Discusses the Hall of Fame eligibility of Roger Clemens.
  • Emphasizes the need for players to step up when injured.
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Steve Lyons is a baseball lifer, having played the game and commentated for decades. For Astros fans, “Psycho” as he’s affectionately called had a front row seat as part of the Fox Sports broadcast crew in 2005 when the Astros brought us their first pennant. We caught up with one of the more colorful […]

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