BASEBALL 1999:
SAVORING THE PRIVATE RYAN by Paul Burka
Out of Uniform, in his own words, Texas icon Nolan Ryan on baseball, ranching, values, and his love for his native state
OUR JUAN AND ONLY by Joe Nick Patoski
At home in his native Puerto Rico or at home plate in Arlington, Texas Rangers slugger Juan Gonzalez is a hit.
KIDS IN THE HALL? by Michael Hall
Don't hang their plaques at Cooperstown just yet, but do applaud the accomplishments of Kerry wood and Ben Grieve. After all, not everyone is Rookie of the Year.
PITCHING JOSH BECKETT by Jeff McCord
He throws a 95-mile-an-hour fastball, strikes out 2.1 batters per inning, and could be the number one pick in June's big-league draft. Meet suburban Houston's new teen sensation.
SECRET AGENT MEN by Jason Cohen
Why are Randy and Alan Hendricks the only people in Houston who are glad Roger Clemens didn't end up with the Astros? Hey. it comes with the job.