If you want to get excited about the 2008 Houston Astros season, check out this video. It features both current Astros, plus takes a look back at some legendary Astros moments.
The music on the video is provided by Thin Lizzy and Chamillionaire. The cool motion graphics are extremely well done!

The Houston Astros have created a four piece collectible bobblehead set for the 2008 season.
It features Hunter Pence, Roy Oswalt, Lance Berkman and …
Well, that’s what the Astros are trying to decide and they need the fans to help out. Go to Astros.com and submit your vote for the 4th bobblehead. Your choices are Brad Ausmus, Brandon Backe, Michael Bourn, Kazuo Matsui, Miguel Tejada, Carlos Lee and Jose Valverde.
Here is the bobblehead schedule:
Friday, April 12 – Hunter Pence – 1st 10,000 Fans
Saturday, May 24 – Roy Oswalt – 1st 10,000 Fans
Friday, August 1 – Lance Berkman – …read more

The Houston Astros lost their spring training game on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians by a final score of 11-5. It was the third time the two teams have met this spring, with the Indians coming out victorious in two of the contests.
Ben Francisco was the offensive star for the Indians. The 26-year-old outfielder went 4-4 with two runs and two RBIs. C.C. Sabathia started the game for Cleveland and pitched three perfect innings while striking out three batters.
After falling into a 6-0 hole, the Astros rallied back in the fourth inning. Hunter Pence had a two-run single that helped …read more

Check out what Tom Waddle of Sprint Sports has to say about the 2008 Houston Astros. In the season preview, Waddle says to not expect much from the Astros this season. Despite the apparent strides the team has made has made in the offseason, Waddle predicts a fourth place finish in the division. I am expecting much bigger things from the Astros this season.
Let us know what you think by leaving your comments below.

After losing five of their first six spring training games, the Houston Astros are now on a two-game winning streak. The Astros now stand at 3-5 in spring training.
On Tuesday, the Astros won a slugfest against the Detroit Tigers. JR Towles, who some project to be the Astros’ opening day starting catcher, had a big day as Houston won 11-10. Towles went 3- 3 with three runs, four RBIs, two doubles and a homerun.
Today, Houston won 8-4 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Jose Cruz, Jr. was the offensive hero for the Astros. The playing DH, Cruz went 3-5 with …read more

While the Houston Astros lost their first exhibition game of spring training by a final score of 12-2 against the Cleveland Indians, it wasn’t all bad for Houston. Wandy Rodriguez, who started for the Astros, tossed two scoreless innings. Rodriguez is expected to be in the pitching rotation once the season begins.
Michael Bourn, who is slated to play centerfield and bat first in the lineup, also played well. He got a hit, stole a base and scored a run for the Astros.
“Michael looked like the guy we’re going to need at the top of the lineup,” said manager Cecil …read more

As players got back into the swing of things during spring training, minor injuries are common at this time of year. Both Lance Berkman and Brandon Backe can now confirm that theory.
Berkman, the star outfielder for the Houston Astros, suffered a strained oblique muscle while batting during a workout. Although Berkman won’t be available for at least the first few spring training games, he isn’t worried.
“You don’t want to do anything to really hurt yourself,” Berkman told MLB.com. “Who cares about playing the first two weeks of spring training? It’s one of those deals, I want to try to be …read more

The Houston Astros were looking to add another arm to their starting rotation and accomplished that goal by signing pitcher Shawn Chacon to a one-year deal. The 30-year-old was both a starter and a reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, but he’s expected to be used as solely a starter in Houston.
“He’s going to be in the mix,” said Astros manager Cecil Cooper said. “He’ll just be a starter. At this point in time, that’s the way we’re looking at it.”
While Roy Oswalt is the undisputed ace of the staff, the remaining spots in the rotation are up for …read more

After a forgettable 2007 campaign, Houston Astros starting pitcher Woody Williams says that he’s ready to get back on the winning track this season. Williams, who signed with his hometown Astros before the 2007 season, went 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA. In his career, Williams has 132 wins and an ERA of 4.19.
At 41-years-old, Williams believes that he still has a lot to offer.
Said Williams: “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think I could still do it. I wouldn’t try to kid myself. I still think I can go out there and be very, very productive.”
Astros manager Cecil Cooper …read more

RHP Mike DeJean 6-2, 220 pounds
RHP Runelvys Hernandez 6-1, 250 pounds
RHP Carlos Hines 6-3, 190 pounds
RHP Brian Moehler 6-3, 235 pounds
LHP Josh Muecke 6-3, 195 pounds
LHP Stephen Randolph 6-3, 205 pounds
C Alberto Castillo, 6-0 215 pounds
C J.R. House 5-10, 210 pounds
C Joshua Johnson 6-0, 205 pounds
INF Tommy Manzella 6-2, 190 pounds
INF Lance Niekro 6-3, 225
INF Tomas Perez 5-11, 185
OF Jose Cruz 6-0, 210 pounds
OF Victor Diaz 6-0, 200 pounds
OF Nick Gorneault 6-3, 220 pounds
OF David Newhan, 5-10, 185 pounds