Well, the Streak is over, but the Rockets' chances of a top seed in the West are still intact. Will they be able to pull it out in the first round with all this momentum behind them? The Astros' rotation is almost set, but can Woody Williams find enough juice for one more season? Will the Texans' roster needs be met via free agency or next month's draft? All these questions (and a few answers) plus more in this week's examination of the blog zeitgeist.

- The Dream Shake performs the post-mortem on the Rockets' 22-game win streak by susinctly recapping all 22 wins. Kudos, guys.

- The Texans have been busy over the last couple of days, moving closer to signing a new backup QB (even though Sage is still in the house) and re-upping some veterans. Houston Diehards walks you through the details.

- The Dynamo's real season starts on March 29th, but their participation in the CONCACAF Champions Cup continues. Keeper Notes looks at this, plus a great ticket offer for the home opener in April.

- The Washington Nationals' loss may be the Astros' gain, writes Alyson Footer. John Patterson was once a talented young pitcher who's been side tracked by some recent injuries. If he can continue to rehab at Round Rock to start the season, he could contribute at the major league level by the All-Star break.

- We wouldn't normally link to anything related to or originating from the DFW Metroplex (aka South Oklahoma), but the Dallas Morning News' profile on Arlington native Hunter "Spaz" Pence was too good to pass up. We love this guy.

- Still thinking the Texans' acquisition of Jacques Reeves to play CB was a good idea? ESPN talking head/fetus John Clayton ranks the move among the top 10 most risky free agent signings of the offseason.

Check back here next week for another look at what the blogosphere is saying about our hometown teams!

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