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Fresh start: Hampton nearing return to Houston

In need of a left-handed starter, the Astros have a deal in place, pending a physical, to ink southpaw Mike Hampton, who won 22 games with Houston in 1999.   Full story >
     Hampton on comeback  •  Astros' Hot Stove Tracker  •  Go mobile  •  Hot Stove

Photo: Mike Hampton was 3-4 with a 4.85 ERA over 13 starts for Atlanta last season.  (AP)
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2009 season ticket packages are on sale now

Become an Astros season ticket holder today. Purchase 2009 season tickets and catch Lance Berkman and the Astros at Minute Maid Park next season.   Buy today >
  •  2009 schedule  •  Spring Training travel packs  •  27-Game Mini Plans

 
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Get big savings on fashion caps and outerwear

Guard against the elements with big savings through 10:59 p.m. CT Wednesday. Buy one fashion cap and get another free, plus take 20 percent off outerwear.   Shop >
  •  Virtual Holiday Catalog  •  Gift Finder  •  Gift cards  •  Give MLB.TV  •  Shop blog

 
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Mailbag: Unmasking the Astros' starting catcher

Who will be behind the plate when the 2009 campaign begins? Alyson Footer weighs in on the issue in this week's installment of the mailbag.   Full story >
  •  Send a question to the mailbag  •  General ticket info  •  Visit the Astros shop

Photo: Humberto Quintero is the veteran catcher on the staff.  (Getty)
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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. 8.   VOTE NOW >
     TYIB Nominees: Closer     TYIB Nominees: Manager  •  Balloting under way

 
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What a trip: Travel to see the World Baseball Classic

Book a travel package to Toronto, San Juan, San Diego, Miami or Los Angeles and see the world's best compete in the World Baseball Classic in March.   Book now >
  •  World Baseball Classic tickets  •  Classic coverage  •  Tournament brackets

Photo: The World Baseball Classic is scheduled to be played from March 5-23. 
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