The Astros re-signed outfielder Jason Michaels on Monday. "He was in the minor leagues when I was in Philadelphia, and he was highly thought of," Houston manager Brad Mills said of Michaels. "His reputation in baseball is very solid as being a very solid clubhouse presence and a solid player." Michaels hit .308 with a .400 on-base percentage in his final 51 games to finish with a .237 average, four home runs and 16 RBIs for the 2009 season. "He is a solid guy," general manager Ed Wade said. "We've lost some guys through free agency, and the leadership element is important."