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Houston Astros Struggling to Break Even before the All-Star Break
mlbcenter.com - 7/7/2009
Houston Astros Struggling to Break Even before the All-Star Break
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When the Astros headed west for this past week’s seven-game road trip, they had only one thing on their mind: .500, as in breaking even. The Astros finished the month of June with a 16-11, fourth best in the majors during that time frame, as they climbed to within two games under the .500 mark, ...
Minor League Notebook: Astros’ prospects to this point | Baseball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 7/7/2009
Minor League Notebook: Astros’ prospects to this point | Baseball | Chron.com - Houston ...
— chron.com — A week removed from the Texas League All-Star break and a week shy of the Class AAA... break, it seemed a natural time to reflect on the first half for the full season-minor league teams in the Astros’ system. As has been the case recently, the records ... (more) Minor League Notebook: Astros’ prospects to this ...

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July 8th Houston Sports Faf Smear (and Birdman)
fourthandfifty.com - 7/8/2009
July 8th Houston Sports Faf Smear (and Birdman)
— fourthandfifty.com — On Stunner Island, dollar after dollar. Flipping chickens, getting tickets, want the money and the power .... It's the Birdman, daddy, I'm Fly in any weather Everyone’s favorite winged, sixth seventh man has a home. Unrestricted free agent, no more, Chris Andersen signed at 5 year ... (more) July 8th Houston Sports Faf Smear (and Birdman)

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The State of the Central: Houston
sheffieldshouse.blogspot.com - 7/7/2009
The State of the Central: Houston
— sheffieldshouse.blogspot.com — Yesterday we filled you in on where the Pittsburgh Pirates were at and what their second half... may figure to be, Today... the Houstons Astros. So without further ado, let's get to it. Houston Astros: Being an Astros fan must be frustrating. Yes, they are 40-41 and 3.5 games out of first. But ... (more) The State of the Central: Houston

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