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Tejada Decides To Pass On WBC

Feb 25, 2009 10:43 AM EST

Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada has decided not to play for the Dominican Republic at next month's World Baseball Classic.

He is expected to make his decision official on either Wednesday or Thursday.

Tejada is reportedly behind Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez on the depth chart at shortstop.

"I heard from somebody that they're going to make me play first base or another position," Tejada said. "I don't want to do that. I feel I'm a good enough shortstop for me to be playing my position. If they think that I'm not, it's good to let somebody else play.

"I love my country and I respect my country. I don't want to do something where I can hurt my country. If I play another position that I've never played, I might hurt my country. I might make an error, because I don't know how to play first base. I don't know how to play another position. I could do something wrong, and I don't want to do that."

Via MLB.com

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Erstad OK Despite Facial Fracture

Feb 24, 2009 4:11 PM EST

Houston's Darin Erstad suffered a small fracture near his right eye during workouts on Sunday, but has been cleared to participate in most baseball activities.

"A ball kicked funny off the grass and caught me in the cheekbone," he said. "It was just a line drive, and I went to catch it. Well, I missed it."

He participated in some drills on Monday with the team.

"I've been hit in the face before," he said. "It's no big deal."

Via Houston Chronicle

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Tejada Apologizes To Astros For Distractions

Feb 18, 2009 9:23 AM EST

Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada apologized to the team recently for the distractions that his legal woes have caused the team.

Tejada is accused of lying about using performance-enhancing drugs in the past.

According to Houston general manager Ed Wade, Tejada's teammates "saluted him appropriately" with a short round of applause after his apology.

"He was a stand-up guy for us all last season, and he continues to be," Wade said.

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Astros Feb 2009 Archive

  • Hampton OK To Return As Heartbeat Fixes Itself

    ESPN | Feb 17, 2009

    Mike Hampton's irregular heartbeat has cleared up without a procedure and the Houston pitcher is headed back to spring training sooner than expected.

  • I-Rod Ready To Decide Between Marlins, Mets And Astros

    San Francisco Chronicle | Feb 15, 2009

    Ivan Rodriguez said he might sign soon with the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros or New York Mets.

  • Oswalt: Steroids Users Should Have Numbers Erased

    Houston Chronicle | Feb 11, 2009

    Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt is upset by the prevalence of steroids in the game of baseball, and believes that admitted users should have their numbers erased.

  • Berkman: Presumption Of Innocence Is Gone

    Houston Chronicle | Feb 10, 2009

    Houston slugger Lance Berkman believes that presumption of innocence in the game of baseball has vanished.

  • Tejada Charged With Lying; Guilty Plea Likely

    ESPN | Feb 10, 2009

    Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to Congress about steroids, and he is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday where he is expected to plead guilty.

  • Astros Deny Interest In Adam Dunn

    ESPN | Feb 10, 2009

    Houston general manager Ed Wade has denied a report in the Chicago Tribune that the club might make free agent Adam Dunn a contract offer soon.

  • Astros Could Make A Play For Dunn

    Chicago Tribune | Feb 8, 2009

    If Houston is able to sign free-agent Adam Dunn to a one-year deal before training camp starts, they could move Hunter Pence to center field and Michael Bourn to the bench.