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2009 HOUSTON ASTROS PREVIEW
2009 HOUSTON ASTROS PREVIEW
The Astros had a fairly successful 2008 season, finishing with an 86-75 record, which was good enough for a 3 rd place finish in the tough National League Central. However, the Astros still fell short of the postseason and will look to compete for a return this year.
2009 MLB Team Preview :: Houston Astros
2009 MLB Team Preview :: Houston Astros
sports2debate.com — Astros... Strengths - A great young group of players with a lot of potential. Hunter Pence, Michael... Bourne and Wandy Rodriguez are future All Stars. Carlos Lee and Lance Berkman give the 'Stros the chance to compete every game with their offensive numbers. ... READ MORE (more) 2009 MLB Team Preview :: Houston Astros
Top Five Stories For 2009--Houston Astros
Top Five Stories For 2009--Houston Astros
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2009 MLB Previews: Houston Astros
2009 MLB Previews: Houston Astros
spartyandfriends.com — The 133rd season of Major League Baseball is upon us. Over the next month and half, we... will be taking a look at each ball club , leading up to the Expert Predictions of the esteemed staff at Sparty & Friends. We are previewing each team, from worst to first. Today we visit the home of ... (more) 2009 MLB Previews: Houston Astros
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