Astros take call about trade (w/more notes)
blogs.chron.com 3/18/2009 — • Photos from Boone news conference and Astros-Yankees game Not long after Aaron Boone announced he would leave the team to have open-heart surgery, Astros general manager Ed Wade received a call from another team informing him they had a...

Fantasy Baseball 2009: The Houston Astros
mvn.com 2/26/2009 — In this Thursday edition of my series examining the fantasy value of players on "below the radar" teams, I'm taking a look at the Houston Astros. Here are the top five Astros that I think could present decent value on draft day. 1.  RF Hunter Pence Pence hit .269 with 25 HR and 83 ...

Astros agree to deal with catcher Rodriguez | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com 3/16/2009 — KISSIMMEE, Fla. – As Roy Oswalt sang Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez’s praises, the 14-time All-Star catcher interrupted the ace righthander's phone conversation Monday afternoon to let him know they were now Astros teammates. “What’s up, teammate?” Rodriguez ...

Houston Astros: Five Things to Look Forward to in 2009
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 3/5/2009 — 1. Roy Oswalt - Can anyone outside of the Houston area name the other four Astros starters? Neither can I. Astros fans, enjoy watching Oswalt pitch every fifth day...it could get ugly on the other four. 2. The Development of Hunter Pence -This is going to be a big year for Pence. The much ...

Catching up with the Astros
majorleagueblogging.com 3/27/2009 — Sorry Astro fans, it’s been a hectic week. Life and work seems to have caught up to me and I haven’t had a chance to sit down and talk about my Stros! And boy, do I have a lot to cover! The biggest headline out of the Astro camp is Miguel Tejada’s probation. He was sentenced ...

Guide Preview: Houston Astros
wezen-ball.blogspot.com 2/19/2009 — Our trip through the NL Central next brings us to the Houston Astros. They had an interesting season last year, nearly bottoming out in the first half of the season before tearing off to the best record in baseball over the second half. Surprisingly, they finished the year in third place. It ...

Astros agree with Ivan Rodriguez on one-year deal | Baseball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com 3/16/2009 — KISSIMMEE, Fla. – As Roy Oswalt sang Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez’s praises, the 14-time All-Star catcher interrupted the ace righthander's phone conversation Monday afternoon to let him know they were now Astros teammates. “What’s up, teammate?” Rodriguez ...

Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies
mlbcenter.com 5/15/2009 — When the Astros arrived in Denver, they came in fresh off of a three game sweep of the San Diego Padres, their first series sweep of the season.

Astros Reach Broadcast Deal with Clear Channel Through 2012
bizofbaseball.com 1/23/2009 — The Houston Astros announced today that the club has come to a four-year agreement, including a two-year mutual option, with Clear Channel Radio Houston that will keep Astros games on KTRH (740 AM) through at least the 2012 season. Financial terms were not released. “The Astros are extremely ...

Astros Starting Pitching- too many “ifs”
majorleagueblogging.com 3/6/2009 — It’s no secret that a good rotation is the key to a championship, and it pains me to say that the Astros just don’t have a good one this year. Roy Oswalt is a legitimate ace, but his ERA has been going up and his innings pitched have been going down since 2005. Roy-O will lead the ...

Houston Astros INF Aaron Boone to have open heart surgery that could end career — The Seattle Times: Sports 3/19/2009
Aaron Boone's first priority is the long-term health of his heart. Later on, he'll decide whether to resume his baseball career.

Elder Boone's mind on son — Major League Baseball News 3/19/2009
Nationals assistant general manager Bob Boone was watching batting practice on Wednesday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium, but his mind was on his middle son, Astros infielder Aaron Boone, who announced earlier in the day that he will have open heart ...

Houston INF Aaron Boone to have open heart surgery — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB 3/19/2009
Aaron Boone's first priority is the long-term health of his heart. Later on, he'll decide whether to...

Houston INF Aaron Boone to have open heart surgery — Boston.com -- Baseball News 3/19/2009
Aaron Boone's first priority is the long-term health of his heart. Later on, he'll decide whether to resume his baseball career.

Wang relieved he doesn't have to bat — Newsday.com - Yankees 3/19/2009
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The last time Chien-Ming Wang faced the Astros was that infamous day in June when he suffered a season-ending foot injury while running the bases.