Column: Dusty Baker takes another run at that elusive title


              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., center, celebrates with pitcher Hector Neris, left, and pitcher Cristian Javier, right, after defeating the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, left, is introduced before Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., center, celebrates with pitcher Hector Neris, left, and pitcher Cristian Javier, right, after defeating the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              The MLB Post Season logo is reflected in the sunglasses of Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. during a practice ahead of Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series, in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., right, keeps watch during a practice ahead of Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series, in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. keeps watch during a practice ahead of Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series, in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. is seen ahead of Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. right, speaks with former MLB player Craig Biggio ahead of Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches introductions ahead of Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. greets players ahead of Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Column: Dusty Baker takes another run at that elusive title