Jose Altuve ascended the steps of the third-base dugout, turned left prior to the infield dirt and continued onto a swath of outfield grass, bound for a new position and perhaps the next chapter of a storied career.

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.