 Astros Vital Signs By Ryan Kirksey
Location: Osceola County Stadium – Kissimmee, Florida
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 14
First Game: Feb. 28 @ Cleveland
Schedule
Projected Opening Day Lineup
- Michael Bourn (CF)
- Kaz Matsui (2B)
- Lance Berkman (1B)
- Miguel Tejada (SS)
- Carlos Lee (LF)
- Ty Wigginton (3B)
- Hunter Pence (CF)
- J.R. Towles (C)
Projected Rotation
- Roy Oswalt
- Wandy Rodriquez
- Brandon Backe
- Woody Williams
- Chris Sampson/Felipe Paulino
Projected Bullpen
Long relief: Dave Borkowski, Chris Sampson/Felipe Paulino
Situational: Oscar Villareal, Mark McLemore
7th Inning: Doug Brocail
8th Inning: Geoff Geary
Closer: Jose Valverde Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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Astros News, Features and Photos
Astros second baseman Kaz Matsui will have surgery Monday to repair an anal fissure. The normal recovery time is two weeks, which would put him in doubt for the March 31 season opener at San Diego.Houston Chronicle Continue Reading
Kaz Matsui will miss four to five days with an anal fissure.Houston Chronicle Continue Reading
Kaz Matsui was a mysterious scratch from Friday's lineup for the Astros.MLB.com Continue Reading
Sports Illustrated is reporting that Bud Selig will most likely follow the suggestion of the report's author and not suspend most of the players named in the report.Sports Illustrated Continue Reading
Pitcher Shawn Chacon agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with Houston. Chacon will compete for a spot in the 'Stros starting rotation.ESPN.com Continue Reading
