Berkman to Christians: Drop Dead

When Lance Berkman arrives in Tampa tomorrow to suit up as a Yankee, he'll be breaking a promise to thousands of Christian baseball fans.  According to a religion blog at the The Houston Chronicle's site:

The Astros will host its Faith and Family Night following Saturday's game (vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6:05 p.m. at Minute Maid Park). The event includes remarks from Astros outfielder Lance Berkman, a nondenominational Christian, and a concert by Christian band Jars of Clay.

As more professional athletes like Berkman--who leads a team Bible study and grounds himself in God before baseball--speak out about their religion, such faith-themed events are becoming more popular at ballparks across the country. Saturday will be the Astros' fourth.

We can think of a thousand ways for Berkman to "ground himself in God." Flipping the bird at the Houston faithful isn't one of them.