The Houston College Classic returns to Minute Maid Park on March 5-7, 2010. This year's Classic features teams from the University of Houston, Rice, Texas, Texas Tech, TCU and Missouri. As an Astros MVP, you receive HALF-PRICE tickets to the Classic. Visit the Minute Maid Park Box Office or click on the link below and enter your password "classic" to save!
Throw out the first pitch at the Classic! Purchase your tickets before Monday, March 1st and you will automatically be entered to win a chance to throw out the first pitch at the Classic!
Have you ordered your exclusive Astros 45th Anniversary season ticket holder polo? There's still time. Call 1-800-ASTROS2 to speak with Vanessa or email her at vcolchado@astros.com to place your order.
Save the date - Season ticket holders exclusive Spring Training Watch Party! Preview the 2010 Astros ballclub on March 20th as they host 2009 World Series Champions New York Yankees at Osceola County Stadium. Stay tuned for more details!
Early Bird Experience Updates - If you have already selected your Early Bird Experience, you will receive an email as well as a call from an Astros Representative providing you with the specific details of your event. If you renewed before the Early Bird deadline and have not requested your Early Bird Experience please call 1-800-ASTROS2 to speak with Vanessa or email her at vcolchado@astros.com to select one of the following experiences:
As part of Major League Baseball's initiative to assist the victims of the destructive earthquake in Haiti, the Houston Astros have launched the "Hitting Homeruns for Haiti" auction. This program features a number of incredible Astros experiences available for bid, with the proceeds benefiting UNICEF's Haiti Relief Fund.
Please consider joining with the Astros, MLB and UNICEF to support this great need. Hit a homerun for the people in Haiti and win an Astros experience of a lifetime!
Look for some new items at Astros Authentics this season. On April 10th the Astros and Phillies will be wearing their 1965 uniforms as part of a season-long 45th anniversary celebration of the Astros. Houston's first-ever regular season game as the Astros was against Philadelphia on April 12, 1965. All uniforms from the Turn Back the Clock game will be authenticated by an MLB representative and made available exclusively through Astros Authentics. Autographed items from your favorite players will also be available this year along with action photos from the new "Shooting Star Gallery".
Shop Online Now »Congratulations to Joe Seymour, our winner of last month's trivia question. Joe wins an MLB authenticated game-used baseball from the 2009 season. The correct answer was on December 1, 1964, Roy Hofheinz announced the Colt .45s were changing their name to the Astros.
Bob Aspromonte hit the first Astros home run in the Astrodome in 1965. Who gave up the homer?
Send your answer to Mike Acosta at macosta@astros.com. All answers must be received by February 22, 2010. The winner will receive a game-used cap from the 2009 season!
Items from Astros Authentics are currently available weekdays at the Team Store in Union Station from 9am-5pm and at online at astros.com. Take home more than a souvenir; bring home a part of the game with Astros Authentics.
Yvonne will celebrate her 20th anniversary with the Astros organization this season. She has played several key roles within the Ticket Department from box office operations to her current role of processing and distributing our youth based ticket programs such as, Summer Reading, Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll.
Title: Ticket Office Clerk
Grew Up: Houston, TX
Education: Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
Favorite Astros Player; Current or Past: Michael Bourn and Kevin Bass
Favorite Aspect of Minute Maid Park: Union Station
Favorite Music: Gospel
Last Book You Read: The Bible
Favorite Television Show: Numbers
Favorite Pastime: Ministry Outreach
Family: Resides in Humble with her husband, Joseph. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Friday, February 12th - Sweetheart Tour »
Tuesday, February 16th - Season Ticket Holders Individual Ticket Pre-Sale
Friday, February 19th - Individual Ticket On-Sale
Friday, February 19th - MVP Line Opens
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to say "I Love You" than a nighttime tour of Minute Maid Park? You and yours can experience the ballpark under the lights, and that's not all! Each tour guest will receive a complimentary red rose AND your photo on the field! Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today!
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Meetings and team building activities offered at discounted rates through March 20.
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Pack your bags and join the Astros in sunny Kissimmee, Florida with the official 2010 Astros Spring Training Package! Enjoy lower prices this season along with hotel accommodations, game tickets, and an invitation to an exclusive Astros event.
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