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Found November 16, 2011 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Carlos Lee
TEAMS: Houston Astros

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Houston Astros manager Carlos Lee said he plans to move Carlos Lee to first base next season Lee has primarily played the outfield in his career but saw time at first this past season. The 35-year-old Lee batted .275 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs in 155 games. In 13 seasons with four different teams, Lee has a career batting average of .286 with 349 homers and 1,286 RBIs.
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