February 29th, 2008
While the Houston Astros lost their first exhibition game of spring training by a final score of 12-2 against the Cleveland Indians, it wasn’t all bad for Houston. Wandy Rodriguez, who started for the Astros, tossed two scoreless innings. Rodriguez is expected to be in the pitching rotation once the season begins.
Michael Bourn, who is […]
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February 25th, 2008
As players got back into the swing of things during spring training, minor injuries are common at this time of year. Both Lance Berkman and Brandon Backe can now confirm that theory.
Berkman, the star outfielder for the Houston Astros, suffered a strained oblique muscle while batting during a workout. Although Berkman won’t be available for […]
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January 16th, 2008
In tragic news, the brother of Miguel Tejada died in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic. Freddy Manuel Tejada, 37-years old, was killed when his motorcycle was struck by an SUV in the city of Bani.
The Houston Astros acquired Tejada from the Baltimore Orioles this offseason and he’s expected to be the team’s everyday […]
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