 Astros Vital Signs
By Astros County
Location: Osceola County Stadium - Kissimmee, Florida
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 14
First Game: Feb. 25
Schedule
Projected Lineup:
1. Kaz Matsui
2. Michael Bourn
3. Lance Berkman
4. Carlos Lee
5. Miguel Tejada
6. Hunter Pence
7. Geoff Blum/Aaron Boone
8. Humberto Quintero
Rotation:
Roy Oswalt
Wandy Rodriguez
Mike Hampton
Brian Moehler
Brandon Backe
Bullpen:
Long relief:
Chris Sampson, Fernando Nieve
Situational: Gil de la Vara (Rule 5), Tim Byrdak, Wesley Wright
7th inning: LaTroy Hawkins
8th inning: Doug Brocail
Closer: Jose Valverde Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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Astros News, Features and Photos
Houston acquired infielder Jeff Keppinger from Cincinnati for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Keppinger will share time at third with Geoff Blum, and fill in at second and shortstop.
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Houston first baseman Lance Berkman is suffering from left biceps tendinitis and will miss at least two days. "It's not pending surgery, I don't think, but it's more painful and worse
than I initially thought it was going to be," Berkman said.Houston Chronicle Continue Reading
Astros infielder Aaron Boone will leave camp to have open-heart surgery to replace an aortic valve. Boone has been aware of his condition since college, but subsequent tests since his pre-camp physical revealed a need to address his bicuspid aortic valve.Houston Chronicle Continue Reading
Baseball Prospectus reports that the Astros are nearing a deal for right-handed pitcher Pedro Martinez. The 36-year-old Martinez pitched for the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic in March and finished 5-6 with a 5.61 ERA last season for the New York Mets.Baseball ProspectusContinue Reading
According to an ESPN report, catcher Ivan Rodriguez has agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with Houston. Rodriguez can earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives.
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