By Brian McTaggart When the Astros arrived home from Spring Training last week, they found brand new iPads at their lockers, courtesy of owner Jim Crane. The team had downloaded opposing pitcher and hitter videos to give the players another tool to stay sharp. …read more
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Astros have interest in buying Triple-A club
By Brian McTaggart Astros owner Jim Crane told MLB.com on Monday the team is looking at a number of opportunities to relocate a Triple-A franchise to the Houston area, including meeting with the New Orleans Zephyrs. …read more
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Astros eye new spring facility in West Palm Beach
By Brian McTaggart Astros owner Jim Crane said Sunday the team is “well on its way” to joining another club in relocating Spring Training facilities to the east coast of Florida. …read more
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Crane speaks about Astros' spring future in Florida
By Christina De Nicola Astros owner Jim Crane envisions a Spring Training home where his organization shares the facility with another team, limiting travel and building a fan base in a densely populated area. …read more
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Obama Golfs With Tiger Woods
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Crane enjoys round of golf with Obama, Woods
By Brian McTaggart Astros owner Jim Crane was thrilled Sunday to have an opportunity to play golf with President Barack Obama and golf legend Tiger Woods, both of whom were guests of Crane at his Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City. …read more
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Crane honored to host Obama at golf course
By Brian McTaggart Astros owner Jim Crane is hosting a vacationing President Barack Obama at his Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Fla., this weekend, and the two are scheduled to play a round together on Sunday. …read more
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Crane, Postolos to join team before full workout
Astros owner Jim Crane and president and CEO George Postolos will be arriving in camp for Saturday’s first official full-squad workout of the spring, manager Bo Porter said. …read more
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Astros owner ties for third at Pebble Beach
By Brian McTaggart Astros owner Jim Crane, an avid golfer, teamed with PGA professional Kevin Streelman this weekend to finish tied for third place at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California. …read more
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Crane thrilled to host alma mater as part of D-II tourney
By Brian McTaggart Astros owner Jim Crane was munching on some popcorn he had just purchased from the concession stand along the first-base line Friday afternoon and couldn’t help but marvel at the sight of a sun-splashed baseball field and his alma mater’s logo on the scoreboard.
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Crane teeing it up with Jack and Arnie for charity
By Brian McTaggart Astros owner Jim Crane will skip Super Bowl pregame on Sunday to play nine holes of golf with two of the game’s biggest legends — Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus — as part of a charity tournament being held at his Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Fla.
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