During his retirement speech Jeff Kent received a text message from back home in Texas. “Now you can smile,” it read.
Footer predicts
The pitching and eases up on Matsui,
Bagwell predicts
What’s going to be the key for the Astros this season?
How is GM Wade like a baby bird?
The Astros are trying to sign David Newhan to a minor-league contract by early next week. They want to add a veteran infielder who can play shortstop.
“He’s looking for the best opportunity to get playing time,” Wade said. “He’s got great makeup and you never know what could take place in spring training.”
But if that doesn’t work,
History of injury, check, might sign for cheap, check, crap shoot, check. No sign of a ranch.
Astros signed veteran right-hander Russ Ortiz to a Minor League contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training on Tuesday.