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Astros prepare for 2nd straight No. 1 pick

General manager Jeff Luhnow said they have whittled their list to between three and eight players, but both he and scouting director Mike Elias insist they haven't zeroed in on a choice yet.

Rounding Third: Astros finally get their man

"We're absolutely thrilled that this came to a conclusion today and that we selected Mark Appel with the first selection in the draft," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said.

Stanford's Mark Appel goes No. 1 overall to Houston Astros in baseball draft

Luhnow agrees he could be on the fast track.

Craig and Holliday homer in Cardinals' win

Jeff Luhnow was the St. Louis VP of Scouting and Player Development before becoming the Houston general manager.

Astros have nearly every position up for grabs

"I think there's a lot of excitement about the opportunity to make the club," said general manager Jeff Luhnow.

Athletics acquire INF Jed Lowrie from Astros

"This trade gives us power, pitching and catching," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said in a statement.

Could Astros be facing another 100-loss season?

"Luhnow was encouraged the Astros went 15-15 at the end of last season, beating some clubs still in the postseason hunt.

Astros acquire prospects from A's for Lowrie, Rodriguez

"This trade gives us power, pitching and catching," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said.

Astros minor leaguer gets 50-game drug suspension

"We are disappointed in the decisions that Jonathan made leading up to this positive test," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said.

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Astros draft Stanford pitcher Mark Appel at No. 1

"I talked to him and told him: 'Welcome home,'" Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said.

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"It all starts with the starting pitcher," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said.

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"After everything he went through, another player would have succumbed," Luhnow said.