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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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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 27th, 2008

Houston Astros Begin Games on Thursday

The Houston Astros play their first Grapefruit League game on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians. Brandon Backe was originally going to start the game for the Astros but has been replaced by Wandy Rodriguez due to injury.
Mark McLemore, a lefthander, is scheduled to pitch in relief for Rodriguez. For the Indians, Jake Westbrook will […]

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February 26th, 2008

2008 Houston Astros Preview Video

Want to get excited about the Houston Astros and their upcoming season? Check out this Houston Astros YouTube Video.

Tags: astros-news, astros-spring-training, baseball, baseball-blog, florida, Houston Astros, houston astros news, hunter pence, hunter pence blog, kissimmee

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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 15th, 2008

From Hunter: Ready for Kissimmee!

Hello,
The off season is finally over! I cant wait to get to Kissimmee and meet all the new Astros we have signed. I’ll be making the drive from Arlington, TX which is a good 18 hour drive. I’m not looking forward to that, but we are finally going to have some baseball to talk […]

By Hunter Pence -- 1 comment