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HOUSTON -- The low-budget Astros have made an investment in their future, signing second baseman Jose Altuve to a four-year contract through 2017. Altuves deal with Houston announced Saturday covers his arbitration-eligible years and includes club options for 2018 and 2019. If the options arent exercised, he would be eligible for free agency after the 2017 season. The 23-year-old Altuve was an All-Star in 2012. He is hitting .280 with 15 doubles, three homers and 28 RBIs this season. "This contract is consistent with our strategy of developing and retaining the best young talent in baseball," team owner Jim Crane said. "All along, Ive maintained that we will make the necessary investments to create a winning team long-term, and this is an important step in that direction." The 5-foot-5 Altuve has become a fan favourite and one of the few bright spots on a team which has slogged through consecutive 100-loss seasons and looks to be headed for a third one this season. He made his major league debut in July 2011 and blossomed last season when he hit .290 with 34 doubles, seven home runs and 33 stolen bases. "Jose has quickly become the face of the franchise in less than two years, and we are excited to keep him here for many years to come," general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "He provides leadership both on and off the field and has become a big part of the Houston sports community." Altuve was Houstons minor league player of the year in 2011 when he led the minors with a .389 average before being called up to the Astros. He quickly developed into a solid player for this young team and has appeared in 287 games since being called up. Altuve is the youngest everyday second baseman in the majors and his continued growth is a positive sign for a team hoping to rebuild from within. "Im really happy to be a part of the Houston Astros organization," Altuve said. "I just want to keep playing hard and help this team win games. I love my teammates and the people of Houston and Im going to do everything I can to improve and win baseball games."Cheap Authentic Soccer Jerseys . Irving scored 23 points, Tristan Thompson had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-109 on Friday night. Cheap Soccer Jerseys From China . Halifax beat the Saint John Sea Dogs 7-5 on the strength of two goals apiece from Nikolaj Ehlers, Matt Murphy and Brent Andrews. Jonathan Drouin also scored and had three assists while Zachary Fucale made 17 saves for the Mooseheads (16-8-0), who led 6-1 after two periods. http://www.jerseyssoccerwholesale.com/ . Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race in an area packed with fans cheering the passing runners. Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs. Soccer Jerseys China .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey. Wholesale Nike Soccer Jerseys . The news was first reported on Gonzalezs Twitter account and confirmed by the Rockies. Gonzalez has a six-week window before position players have their first workout at spring training in Arizona.ANTALYA, Turkey -- George Coetzee birdied three of his final four holes to start the Turkish Airlines Open with a 7-under-par 64 on Thursday.Coetzee, from South Africa, had eight birdies and one bogey to secure a one-shot lead over Denmarks Thorbjorn Olesen, who had a bogey-free round at the Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort.Jorge Campillo, who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 14th, was two shots back after shooting a 66 in the European Tour event. Li Haotong, Matteo Manassero and Bernd Wiesberger also finished their opening round at 5 under.Ive been missing a lot of cuts, I was really lucky to get into this event this week and Im just trying to make the most of it, said the 30-year-old Coetzee, who only qualified after finishing tied for 31st at the Portugal Masters on Oct. 23 and a number of other players withdrew.Im playinng better.dddddddddddd Im in a better mood. I wasnt expecting to shoot 64, but Im really happy with it.Danny Willett, who needs a top-five finish to overtake Henrik Stenson and return to the top of the Race to Dubai standings, opened with a 2-under 69, good for a tie for 21st.Among the players who withdrew from the event in the last week was Rory McIlroy, who pulled out presumably because of security concerns.Turkey has been rocked by several of deadly bomb attacks over the past 18 months, many of which have been blamed on Kurdish rebels or Islamic State group militants. Recently, a car exploded in the parking lot of the nearby Antalya Trade and Industry Chamber, injuring about a dozen people. ' ' '