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Young Astros making mark vs. top competition

Eight Astros prospects are among the game's brightest honing their skills and raising their profiles in this year's Arizona Fall League.   Full story >
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Photo: Chris Johnson had four RBIs in his first four AFL games.  (Shawn E. Davis/MLB.com)
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Place a deposit to see the Astros in 2009

Don't miss an opportunity to catch the Astros in 2009. Place a deposit and see ace Roy Oswalt at Minute Maid Park next season.   Place deposit today >
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Mailbag: Should speedy Bourn start in center field?

In this week's mailbag, beat reporter Alyson Footer responds to questions about starting Michael Bourn in the outfield and trading Hunter Pence.   Full story >
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Photo: Michael Bourn stole 41 bases in 2008, despite his .288 on-base percentage.  (Getty)
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Houston traces: Twenty ties to the postseason

The postseason matters in Texas, since nearly two dozen playoff players -- including Scott Kazmir -- coaches and executives have ties to the Houston area.   More >
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Four will win VIP trips to the 2009 All-Star Game

Enter the Chevy Traverse 2009 MLB All-Star Game Experience Sweepstakes for your chance to win a VIP trip to the Midsummer Classic in St. Louis.   Enter now >
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Photo: The 2009 All-Star Game is scheduled to be played on July 14 at Busch Stadium. 
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Vote for Valverde, Cooper for TYIB Awards

Astros closer Jose Valverde and manager Cecil Cooper have been nominated for 2008 This Year in Baseball Awards. Voting ends Dec. 5.   VOTE NOW >
     TYIB Nominees: Closer     TYIB Nominees: Manager  •  Balloting under way

 
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