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The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The team is in the Central Division of the National League.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., center right, meets with veteran pitcher Jose Contreras during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies. Philadelphia Phillies
In this image from video, Mark McGwire wipes his eye during an interview with Bob Costas on MLB Network on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. McGwire admitted earlier Monday he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade. MLB Network
The Cleveland Indians watch from the dug out with two outs in the top of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Boston. The Red Sox won 12-7. Cleveland Indians
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: MLB player Shane Victorino arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Major League Baseball
Cleveland Indians second baseman Luis Valbuena, right, scores the game-winning run as Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller waits for the ball in the ninth inning in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Cleveland. Valbuena scored on a single by teammate Jhonny Peralta. The Indians won 9-8. Luis Valbuena
In this Aug. 1, 2008, file photo, Kansas City Royals second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, right, is helped off the field after a collision with first baseman Ross Gload during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Kansas City, Mo. The season is over for second baseman Grudzielanek, who was moved from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to make room on the 40-man roster. Mark Grudzielanek
Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera, bottom, gets tangled up with Kansas City Royals third baseman Mark Teahen after being tagged out at third while trying to reach third after Cabrera's RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Asdrubal Cabrera
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Brian Bixler, left, waits for the late throw from Pirates catcher Jason Jaramillo as Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan (29) slides safely into second on a seventh-inning bunt by Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo in a baseball game in Pittsburgh Friday, May 1, 2009. The Reds won 4-0. Brian Bixler
Philadelphia Phillies' Jason Donald, left, high-fives teammate Greg Dobbs, right, after his walk-off base hit with the bases loaded won an exhibition baseball game with the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Friday, April 3, 2009, in Philadelphia. Jason Donald
Houston Astros' Michael Bourn, center, and Hunter Pence celebrate the team's victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The Astros won 4-1. All the players wore the number 42 to honor Jackie Robinson. Hunter Pence
Ahead of Valentine's Day, a balloon hangs over the desk of Capt. Allie Scott of Michigan in a media support tent at the Kandahar military base in Afghanistan, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Valentine's Day
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Wilson, right, can't believe third base umpire Gary Darling called him out at third on a throw by White Sox center fielder Scott Podsednik while trying to go from first to third in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 24, 2009, in Chicago. White Sox third baseman Josh Fields is seen at left. The Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3. Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, left, shakes hands with Arizona Diamondbacks president Derek Hall, right, following meetings with baseball owners and general managers Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Milwaukee Brewers
HOUSTON - OCTOBER 27: Brad Mills left, shakes hands with Astros owner Drayton McLane as he was introduced as new manager of the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Brad Mills
DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander talks to reporters during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit Tigers
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum ponders a question during media day at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The two-time National League Cy Young award winner talked about his upcoming salary arbitration hearing. San Francisco Giants
Houston Astros' Ivan Rodriguez, left, and Jose Valverde celebrate the Astros' victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Milwaukee. Jose Valverde
Toyota service technician Gene Cordero, of Boston, depresses the pedal of a repaired accelerator pedal assembly in a 2010 Toyota Rav4 in the service department of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. The dealership is extending hours to repair defective gas pedals that have been the source of a recall of millions of cars for the automobile manufacturer. Boston

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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 6: Ken Caminiti #11 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during their MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 6, 2000 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 6: Ken Caminiti #11 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during their MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 6, 2000 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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DENVER - JUNE 12: Orlando Miller #24 of the Houston Astros swings at the pitch during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 12,1996 in Denver, Colorado.

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DENVER - JUNE 12: Orlando Miller #24 of the Houston Astros swings at the pitch during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 12,1996 in Denver, Colorado.

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Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane walks past a baseball field laid out on a lawn following meetings with baseball owners and general managers Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz.

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Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane walks past a baseball field laid out on a lawn following meetings with baseball owners and general managers Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz.

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Pitcher Brett Myers puts on his new Astros jersey during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers puts on his new Astros jersey during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

AP 

23 Sep 1998: (FILE PHOTO) Mark McGwire #25 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits the ball during the game against the Houston Astros at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. According to reports January 11, 2010, McGwire has admitted to steroid use during while playing Major League baseball and when he broke the home run record.

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23 Sep 1998: (FILE PHOTO) Mark McGwire #25 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits the ball during the game against the Houston Astros at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. According to reports January 11, 2010, McGwire has admitted to steroid use during while playing Major League baseball and when he broke the home run record.

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"To receive that particular honor in the first Super Bowl that I ever played in was great to me"


Chuck Howley Feb 09 2010 4:53 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"I've been fortunate to have been involved and unfortunately, I know how Peyton Manning feels today"


Dan Reeves Feb 09 2010 4:53 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"This is a special event, and I want to thank everyone for having me here ... The Hall of Fame is very impressive. It's an honor to be included with so many who've made this great state what it is when it comes to sports A lot of..."


Bud Adams Feb 09 2010 4:09 AM from Houston Chronicle

"We've got a couple left and we're trying to wait for the right guy"


Ron English (football) Feb 04 2010 8:38 AM from Detroit Free Press

"Once we win more, more in-state kids will be interested in coming ... That's going to be a product of us winning and establishing this program. We did go all over the country -- Illinois, California, Ohio, Florida, Virginia,..."


Ron English (football) Feb 04 2010 8:38 AM from Detroit Free Press

"He played an important role in that club in 2006 when (David) Eckstein got hurt late in season and we were without a shortstop ... He played flawlessly at short. He's played all the positions except catcher and first base."


Walt Jocketty Feb 02 2010 12:11 PM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"I'm going to do everything I can, even if I have to change my name to one Ocho"


Orlando Cabrera Feb 02 2010 12:11 PM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"A little bit ... But I think the challenge of the Reds is better for me."


Orlando Cabrera Feb 02 2010 12:11 PM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"I think we've been able to do some things to improve our club where we weren't too sure we would be in position to do that ... A lot of it was being patient and waiting for the market to drop to our level, where we could afford..."


Walt Jocketty Feb 02 2010 12:11 PM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 6: Ken Caminiti #11 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during their MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 6, 2000 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 6: Ken Caminiti #11 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during their MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 6, 2000 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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DENVER - JUNE 12: Orlando Miller #24 of the Houston Astros swings at the pitch during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 12,1996 in Denver, Colorado.

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DENVER - JUNE 12: Orlando Miller #24 of the Houston Astros swings at the pitch during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 12,1996 in Denver, Colorado.

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Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane walks past a baseball field laid out on a lawn following meetings with baseball owners and general managers Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz.

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Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane walks past a baseball field laid out on a lawn following meetings with baseball owners and general managers Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz.

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Pitcher Brett Myers puts on his new Astros jersey during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers puts on his new Astros jersey during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

AP 

Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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Pitcher Brett Myers talks at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Houston after signing with the Houston Astros baseball pitching staff. Myers, 29, gets $3.1 million this year, and the deal includes an $8 million mutual option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

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