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March 17th, 2008

Houston Astros 2008 Season Teaser

If you want to get excited about the 2008 Houston Astros season, check out this video. It features both current Astros, plus takes a look back at some legendary Astros moments.
The music on the video is provided by Thin Lizzy and Chamillionaire. The cool motion graphics are extremely well done!

Tags: Astros News, astros-news, astros-spring-training, […]

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March 13th, 2008

Vote for the Astros Bobblehead

The Houston Astros have created a four piece collectible bobblehead set for the 2008 season.
It features Hunter Pence, Roy Oswalt, Lance Berkman and …
Well, that’s what the Astros are trying to decide and they need the fans to help out. Go to Astros.com and submit your vote for the 4th bobblehead. Your […]

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March 7th, 2008

Astros Drop Game Against Indians

The Houston Astros lost their spring training game on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians by a final score of 11-5. It was the third time the two teams have met this spring, with the Indians coming out victorious in two of the contests.
Ben Francisco was the offensive star for the Indians. The 26-year-old outfielder went […]

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March 6th, 2008

Video: Houston Astros Season Preview

Check out what Tom Waddle of Sprint Sports has to say about the 2008 Houston Astros. In the season preview, Waddle says to not expect much from the Astros this season. Despite the apparent strides the team has made has made in the offseason, Waddle predicts a fourth place finish in the division. I am […]

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March 5th, 2008

Houston Astros Win Two Straight

After losing five of their first six spring training games, the Houston Astros are now on a two-game winning streak. The Astros now stand at 3-5 in spring training.
On Tuesday, the Astros won a slugfest against the Detroit Tigers. JR Towles, who some project to be the Astros’ opening day starting catcher, had a big […]

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February 29th, 2008

Houston Astros Lose in Spring Opener

While the Houston Astros lost their first exhibition game of spring training by a final score of 12-2 against the Cleveland Indians, it wasn’t all bad for Houston. Wandy Rodriguez, who started for the Astros, tossed two scoreless innings. Rodriguez is expected to be in the pitching rotation once the season begins.
Michael Bourn, who is […]

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February 25th, 2008

Berkman, Backe Suffer Minor Injuries

As players got back into the swing of things during spring training, minor injuries are common at this time of year. Both Lance Berkman and Brandon Backe can now confirm that theory.
Berkman, the star outfielder for the Houston Astros, suffered a strained oblique muscle while batting during a workout. Although Berkman won’t be available for […]

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February 21st, 2008

Houston Astros Sign Shawn Chacon

The Houston Astros were looking to add another arm to their starting rotation and accomplished that goal by signing pitcher Shawn Chacon to a one-year deal. The 30-year-old was both a starter and a reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, but he’s expected to be used as solely a starter in Houston.
“He’s going to […]

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February 19th, 2008

Astros Spring Training: Woody Williams Ready

After a forgettable 2007 campaign, Houston Astros starting pitcher Woody Williams says that he’s ready to get back on the winning track this season. Williams, who signed with his hometown Astros before the 2007 season, went 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA. In his career, Williams has 132 wins and an ERA of 4.19.
At 41-years-old, Williams […]

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February 17th, 2008

Houston Astros Non-Roster Spring Training Invites

RHP Mike DeJean 6-2, 220 pounds
RHP Runelvys Hernandez 6-1, 250 pounds
RHP Carlos Hines 6-3, 190 pounds
RHP Brian Moehler 6-3, 235 pounds
LHP Josh Muecke 6-3, 195 pounds
LHP Stephen Randolph 6-3, 205 pounds
C Alberto Castillo, 6-0 215 pounds
C J.R. House 5-10, 210 pounds
C Joshua Johnson 6-0, 205 pounds
INF Tommy Manzella 6-2, 190 pounds
INF Lance Niekro […]

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