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Houston traces: Twenty ties to the postseason

The postseason matters in Texas where nearly two dozen players -- including Scott Kazmir -- coaches and front office executives have ties in the Houston area.   More >
  •  Pennant Traces  •  Blog  •  Check out more profiles  •  Postseason coverage

 
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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 >
  •  2009 Mini Plan deposits  •  2009 Astros schedule  •  General ticket information

 
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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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Mailbag: Could Backe move back into field?

In this week's mailbag, reporter Alyson Footer responds to questions about moving Brandon Backe into a position slot and Jake Peavy's availability.   Full story >
  •  Submit your questions to the mailbag  •  Houston ticket info  •  Astros gear

Photo: Brandon Backe's hitting has left some wondering if he should man a position.  (AP)
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Farmhand Bogusevic checks in from Arizona

With the Arizona Fall League under way, Brian Bogusevic -- one of eight Astros prospects in the AFL -- talks about the Scottsdale Scorpions.   Blog >
  •  Bogusevic's bio, stats  •  Astros Minor League affiliates  •  Get Astros fall fleece

Photo: Brian Bogusevic was a first-round pick in 2005.  (Corpus Christi Hooks)
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Starting pitching, minor moves likely focus

As GM Ed Wade enters the offseason, it will likely be a less busy one for the Astros than his first with the club. But that doesn't make it less important.   Full story >
     Footer wraps up Astros' season  •  Year was streaky  •  Season-ticket deposits

Photo: Retaining Randy Wolf will be a top priority for the Astros.  (Keith Srakocic/AP)
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