Houston Astros: Dierker Era as Last Dance documentary

Houston Astros pitcher Randy Johnson pitches against the Atlanta Braves during their game at Turner Field in Atlanta, GA, 02 September. AFP PHOTO Steven Schaefer (Photo by STEVEN SCHAEFER / AFP) (Photo credit should read STEVEN SCHAEFER/AFP via Getty Images)

The Houston Astros’ Dierker Era, from the mid-1990’s to early 2000s, would make a fascinating documentary. Read part one of the series here.

While Michael Jordan was finishing his final dance, the hometown Houston Astros were quietly compiling a powerhouse squad. Led by broadcast favorite-turned-skipper Larry Dierker, who from 1997-2001 compiled a combined 435-348 record as manager, this version of the Astros was filled with some highs…