Local Blog Roundup: Things could be better, too.

Astros fans are used to the "Hey, things could be worse" mentality. When playing .500 ball is about as good as it's gotten all season, it's nice to look at teams who have dug much deeper holes for themselves and say, "Thank God I'm not from Kansas City." Houston's Clear Thinkers had an interesting post this week that, instead of complaining about the Astros, highlighted the consistent failure of the Royals. We're not here to bash other teams, except maybe St. Louis, but it does make us appreciate our beloved 'Stros just a little bit more. Keep struggling mightily, guys. Like one of our favorite NFL-obsessed bands sang, "It's one thing to lose, but to suck is a sin."

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