Late Hits with Patrick Creighton

Creighton starts the final hour by discussing DeMarco Murray retiring after playing seven seasons of football at the age of 30-years-old. Following, he talks about Bruce Ellington showing the Texans he can be a good player, however, he has yet to prove to them that he can stay healthy. Coming back from the break, Creighton talks about how Heather Cox, a reporter from NBC, called Case Keenum “Chase” Keenum twice on-air. With the final hour coming to a close, Creighton talks about Carmelo drama with the Rockets.

The first hour opens with a discussion about the trading prospects for the Astros and Trey, intern, calls into the show to contribute to this topic. Coming back from the break, Creighton talks about avoiding sunlight, eating lobster and the 2018 Homerun Derby. Halfway through the first hour, Creighton talks about annoying things his spouse does and takes some calls from listeners. With the first coming to a close Creighton discusses how the pro football focus put out their offensive line rankings.

The second hour opens with Creighton taking some calls from listeners to discuss Carmelo. This sparks Creighton to talk about the pros and cons of Carmelo compared to other players in the NBA. Following, Creighton discusses that there is buzz going around that there might be an XFL team brought to Houston. However, Creighton believes that instead of an XFL team that they should bring a hockey team to Houston. Halfway through the show, they proceed to talk about Andre Johnson stating that DeAndre Hopkins is one of the best players. The show closes with Creighton talking about Brandon Browner being charged with attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend.

Creighton opens the first hour by talking about the Astros, specifically Garrett Cole setting the team record for the most strikeouts before the All- Star break with 11 strike-outs in the previous game. He proceeds to discussing that the Astros have won 17 of 21 games so far. Following, he talks about some players that the Astros are eying to draft, however, Creighton expresses that the Astros are currently better with what they have than what they could have. The second half of the show, the conversation shifts to who the Rockets’ budget for the draft and Clint Capela. It is reported that the offer Rockets made Capela in July 1st was five years $85 million, with $17 million a year over a span of five years. The hour closes with the Creighton discussing why the Rockets want Carmelo Anthony considering he has wronged the coach of the Rockets in the past.

Patrick continues talking about the Rockets offseason. Is Melo the answer? Patrick has a strong opinion about Carmelo Anthony possibly being in Houston. When he comes back he talks about some new Kermit Washington news that’s not all that redeeming. He looks at the potential free agents that could still be a big help for the Rockets. The show ends by talking about what do the Texans need to add and who can they add.

The show starts with a heavy focus on the rockets offseason. How bad is it that the rockets lost Ariza and Luc? Where do they go now?

Patrick kicks off the second hour discussing Isaiah Thomas’s free agency and whether or not he could be a fit with the Rockets. He speculates on Jamal Crawford and any possible bats the Astros should go after before the trade deadline. Patrick continues with the NBA free agency drama and what the Spurs are asking for from the Lakers for Kawhi Leonard.

Patrick starts off the show discussing the Astros shuffling the rotation going towards the all star break and Clint Capela’s free agency situation. He gets into the Rockets acquiring Michael Carter-Williams on a 1-year deal despite being a terrible shooter. Patrick makes the pitch for the Rockets to go get Kevin Love and dump Ryan Anderson. He talks about the possibility of J.R. Smith joining the squad and Dwight Howard making his way to Washington.

The second hour starts with Patrick being really angry at the NBA. He explains his condition to the listeners at home and tries to change the subject to the Astros. Why is Collin McHugh a good candidate for being the Astros closer? Patrick has to maintain his composure while addressing the current state of the NBA. What do the Houston Rockets need to do now? Who should the Rockets look at getting in free agency if anyone at all? What does CP3 need to do to stay healthy? The show ends with the Clint Capela discussion, and more general NBA talk.

Patrick starts off talking about the Astros current struggles offensively. What is wrong with George Springer? How many games should Jake Marisnick play a week? Why are all the Astros not producing? Should the Astros trade Marwin Gonzales? Why is the bottom of the line-up so inconsistent? Why do people trash the Houston media as too soft? What are the Astros biggest two issues? Patrick hits on other MLB news. DeMarcus Cousins is now heading to the Golden State Warriors.