Chris Johnson lost his starting job last year to Jimmy Paredes and was sent to the Minor Leagues in August, which is something he hasn't forgotten. Now he's adding some versatility to his resume.
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February 27, 2012
When the Astros sent reliever Mark Melancon to the Red Sox in the trade which netted Jed Lowrie, most stories about the deal discussed how the Astros sent their closer to Boston.
When Astros pitchers and catchers reported to Kissimmee several days ago, manager Brad Mills was asked more than once what he planned to do about the closer's role. Mills has not committed to any closer...
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February 26, 2012
As they prepare for their final season in the National League, the Houston Astros have at least one thing in common with their expansion predecessors, the 1962 Houston Colt .45s: They have a new player at every position.
Not one player from the Astros' opening-day lineup of 2011 is likely to be on the field at the same position on April 6 when Houston opens its season at home...
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February 27, 2012
By Mark Mitchell
Special to FOXSportsHouston.com
It was an eventful offseason for Jed Lowrie. After getting married in November, the couple went on an exotic honeymoon to Tanzania only to return to be traded to the Houston Astros.
Such is life in the major leagues.
After the wedding, Lowrie and his wife spent 14 days on safari. While in the Serengeti, they camped out and spent...
After missing the entire 2011 campaign due to an injury, former Houston Astros' first-round pick Jason Castro just might be ready to go for opening day in 2012. The catcher is battling for a roster spot with Chris Snyder and Humberto Quintero.
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February 26, 2012
By Mark Mitchell
FoxSportsHouston.com
Asked who will emerge as a clubhouse leader this season for the Houston Astros, manager Brad Mills answered with his version of a job description.
"The biggest thing is that when we get in, we want guys to lead themselves and be teammates," said Mills. "If you do that, now you have become a leader. You do the right things and...
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February 26, 2012
By Mark Mitchell
FoxSportsHouston.com
Asked who will emerge as a clubhouse leader this season for the Houston Astros, manager Brad Mills answered with his version of a job description.
"The biggest thing is that when we get in, we want guys to lead themselves and be teammates," said Mills. "If you do that, now you have become a leader. You do the right things and...
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February 26, 2012
Carlos Lee made the move to first base last season, and still hasn't committed to playing beyond his current contract, but he was intrigued by the idea of perhaps returning to the Astros as a designated hitter when the team moves to the American League in 2013.
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February 26, 2012
Astros acquisition Jonathan Singleton reported to camp for the first time with his new team. Even if he's not expected to make the team, he's ready to learn as much as he can.
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February 26, 2012
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- As they prepare for their final season in the National League, the Houston Astros have at least one thing in common with their expansion predecessors, the 1962 Houston Colt .45s: They have a new player at every position.
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February 27, 2012
New Astros double-play tandem Jose Altuve and Jed Lowrie recently spent some time getting in sync on where they like the ball to be fed on forceout plays.
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February 27, 2012
Veterans Livan Hernandez and Carlos Lee are leading the charge to stress the importance of learning the English language with more than two dozen Latin Americans on the Astros' roster.
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February 25, 2012
The Astros will hold their first full-squad workout on Sunday, when all 63 players in Major League camp are scheduled to hit the field for the first time this spring.
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