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Image 2 of 220 Morgan Ensberg, Astros special assignment coach talks to his "team" during the Astros' intra-squad game. Morgan Ensberg, Astros special assignment coach talks to his "team" during the Astros' intra-squad game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 3 of 220 Catcher Max Stassi makes a catch on a pop out during the Astros' intra-squad game. Catcher Max Stassi makes a catch on a pop out during the Astros' intra-squad game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 220 Carlos Correa rounds the bases and high-fives third base coach Pat Listach after his home run during the intra-squad game. Carlos Correa rounds the bases and high-fives third base coach Pat Listach after his home run during the intra-squad game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 220 Carlos Correa is met at home plate by Marc Krauss after his home run. Carlos Correa is met at home plate by Marc Krauss after his home run. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 220 Delino DeShields strikes out during the intra-squad game. Delino DeShields strikes out during the intra-squad game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 8 of 220 Jose Altuve reacts after hitting a double. Jose Altuve reacts after hitting a double. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 220 Dexter Fowler sits on the fence as his teammates look on. Dexter Fowler sits on the fence as his teammates look on. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 11 of 220 Leo Heras hangs on the dugout fence with his teammates. Leo Heras hangs on the dugout fence with his teammates. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 12 of 220 Preston Tucker in the on-deck circle. Preston Tucker in the on-deck circle. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 220 Carlos Correa signals that he's got a pop fly hit by Jesus Guzman as they played in an intra-squad game. Carlos Correa signals that he's got a pop fly hit by Jesus Guzman as they played in an intra-squad game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 220 Jon Singleton fields a grounder. Jon Singleton fields a grounder. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 16 of 220 Catcher Max Stassi runs the bases after his home run. Catcher Max Stassi runs the bases after his home run. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 220 Mark Appel greets catcher Max Stassi at home after Stassi's home run. Mark Appel greets catcher Max Stassi at home after Stassi's home run. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 220 Jonathan Singleton of the Astros signs an autograph for a fan at spring training. Jonathan Singleton of the Astros signs an autograph for a fan at spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter huddles with the team after spring training drills. Astros manager Bo Porter huddles with the team after spring training drills. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter walks in the dugout during spring training drills. Astros manager Bo Porter walks in the dugout during spring training drills. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 220 Carlos Correa of the Astros walks past a puddle after a brief rain storm during spring training workouts. Carlos Correa of the Astros walks past a puddle after a brief rain storm during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 220 Adron Chambers of the Astros wears his glove on his head during spring training workouts. Adron Chambers of the Astros wears his glove on his head during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 220 Astros outfielder Marwin Gonzalez makes a face during spring training workouts. Astros outfielder Marwin Gonzalez makes a face during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 220 Dexter Fowler of the Astros fields a ball during spring training drills. Dexter Fowler of the Astros fields a ball during spring training drills. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 27 of 220 Astros outfielder L.J. Hoes makes a catch during a spring training workout. Astros outfielder L.J. Hoes makes a catch during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 28 of 220 Astros catcher Rene Garcia runs up the third base line in a rundown drill during a spring training workout. Astros catcher Rene Garcia runs up the third base line in a rundown drill during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 29 of 220 Astros catcher Jason Castro during a spring training workout. Astros catcher Jason Castro during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 31 of 220 Brett Wallace of the Astros makes a catch during a spring training workout. Brett Wallace of the Astros makes a catch during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 32 of 220 Cesar Izturis of the Astros chases Ronald Torreyes in a rundown drill during spring training workouts. Cesar Izturis of the Astros chases Ronald Torreyes in a rundown drill during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 33 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter during a spring training workout. Astros manager Bo Porter during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 34 of 220 Astros catcher Carlos Corporan sits with teammates in the dugout during a spring training workout. Astros catcher Carlos Corporan sits with teammates in the dugout during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 36 of 220 Delino DeShields Jr. of the Astros makes a catch during a spring training workout. Delino DeShields Jr. of the Astros makes a catch during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 37 of 220 Astros prospect Carlos Correa during spring training workouts. Astros prospect Carlos Correa during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 38 of 220 Roger Clemens chats with Astros bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte during spring training workouts. Roger Clemens chats with Astros bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 39 of 220 Astros pitcher Chad Qualls tosses a pitch during spring training workouts. Astros pitcher Chad Qualls tosses a pitch during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 41 of 220 Joe Torre, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball stops to speak to the media. Joe Torre, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball stops to speak to the media. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 42 of 220 Joe Torre, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball stops to speak to the media. Joe Torre, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball stops to speak to the media. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 43 of 220 Cesar Izturis of the Astros during spring training workouts. Cesar Izturis of the Astros during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 44 of 220 Astros pitcher Scott Feldman throws during spring training workouts. Astros pitcher Scott Feldman throws during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 46 of 220 Delino DeShields Jr. during spring training workouts with the Astros. Delino DeShields Jr. during spring training workouts with the Astros. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 47 of 220 Brett Wallace of the Astros during a spring training workout. Brett Wallace of the Astros during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 48 of 220 Gregorio Petit of the Astros during a spring training workout. Gregorio Petit of the Astros during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 220 Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer during spring training workouts. Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 51 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter speaks to his team during a spring training workout. Astros manager Bo Porter speaks to his team during a spring training workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 52 of 220 Astros second baseman Jose Altuve during spring training workouts. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 53 of 220 Astros catcher Jason Castro during spring training workouts. Astros catcher Jason Castro during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 54 of 220 Astros pitcher Josh Zeid during spring training workouts. Astros pitcher Josh Zeid during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 56 of 220 Astros catcher Jason Castro during spring training workouts. Astros catcher Jason Castro during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 57 of 220 Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez during spring training workouts. Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez during spring training workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 58 of 220 Peter Moylan (58) smiles as he walks out of the clubhouse to begin the first full-squad workout on Thursday. Peter Moylan (58) smiles as he walks out of the clubhouse to begin the first full-squad workout on Thursday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 59 of 220 Jose Altuve looks for his bat as he and his teammates begin the first full-squad workout. Jose Altuve looks for his bat as he and his teammates begin the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 61 of 220 Delino DeShields and teammates stretch to warm up during the first full-squad workout on Thursday. Delino DeShields and teammates stretch to warm up during the first full-squad workout on Thursday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 62 of 220 Mark Appel pitches off the mound during the first full-squad workout. Mark Appel pitches off the mound during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 63 of 220 Mark Appel pitches off the mound during the first full-squad workout. Mark Appel pitches off the mound during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 64 of 220 Mark Appel throws off the mound as Roger Clemens and Doug Brocail observe him during the first full-squad workout. Mark Appel throws off the mound as Roger Clemens and Doug Brocail observe him during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 66 of 220 Mark Appel throws during the first full-squad workout. Mark Appel throws during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 67 of 220 Former Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt hugs Doug Brocail during Oswalt's visit to camp during the first full-squad workout. Former Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt hugs Doug Brocail during Oswalt's visit to camp during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 68 of 220 Former Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt hugs Adam Everett, infield instructor, during the first full-squad workout. Former Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt hugs Adam Everett, infield instructor, during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 69 of 220 Tom Lawless, infield coach for Corpus Christi Hooks, hits balls to infielders during the first full-squad workout. Tom Lawless, infield coach for Corpus Christi Hooks, hits balls to infielders during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 71 of 220 Bo Porter watches batters during the first full-squad workout. Bo Porter watches batters during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 72 of 220 Dexter Fowler (21) high-fives his teammates during the "shaking hands/stros win!" portion of the first full-squad workout. Dexter Fowler (21) high-fives his teammates during the "shaking hands/stros win!" portion of the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 73 of 220 Astros players high-five each other during the "shaking hands/ stros win!" portion of the first full-squad workout. Astros players high-five each other during the "shaking hands/ stros win!" portion of the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 74 of 220 Fans line up for autographs during the first full-squad workout. Fans line up for autographs during the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 76 of 220 A fan holds out a card for Dexter Fowler to sign after the first full-squad workout. A fan holds out a card for Dexter Fowler to sign after the first full-squad workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 77 of 220 Roger Clemens chats with a group of pitchers and coaches during pitcher and catcher workouts on Wednesday. Roger Clemens chats with a group of pitchers and coaches during pitcher and catcher workouts on Wednesday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 78 of 220 Roger Clemens chats with Alex White who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Roger Clemens chats with Alex White who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 79 of 220 Roger Clemens talks with Lucas Harrell during pitcher and catcher workouts. Roger Clemens talks with Lucas Harrell during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 81 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter talks with Roger Clemens during pitcher and catcher workouts. Astros manager Bo Porter talks with Roger Clemens during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 82 of 220 Roger Clemens talks with pitchers before the start of workouts on Wednesday. Roger Clemens talks with pitchers before the start of workouts on Wednesday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 83 of 220 Roger Clemens poses for a photo with Dyer Miller, Astros minor league pitching coordinator and Astros bench coach Dave Trembley during his visit to the pitcher and catcher workouts. Roger Clemens poses for a photo with Dyer Miller, Astros minor league pitching coordinator and Astros bench coach Dave Trembley during his visit to the pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 84 of 220 Roger Clemens signs autographs for fans. Roger Clemens signs autographs for fans. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 86 of 220 Roger Clemens gets his photo taken with Houston Astros fan, Mitch Molesky during workouts. Roger Clemens gets his photo taken with Houston Astros fan, Mitch Molesky during workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 87 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter and Roger Clemens walk to a side field together during pitcher and catcher workouts. Astros manager Bo Porter and Roger Clemens walk to a side field together during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 88 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter thanks all of the early arriving position players on the field after their workout. Astros manager Bo Porter thanks all of the early arriving position players on the field after their workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 89 of 220 Jan Mingus, of Clear Lake, takes a photo during pitcher and catcher workouts. Jan Mingus, of Clear Lake, takes a photo during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 91 of 220 Carole Townsend, of Montgomery, takes a photo during pitcher and catcher workouts. Carole Townsend, of Montgomery, takes a photo during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 92 of 220 Mark Appel tries to catch a rag ball during drills. Mark Appel tries to catch a rag ball during drills. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 93 of 220 Bobby Doran, standing, and Nick Tropeano, kneeling, test out a system of ropes and bungees intended to help pitchers during workouts. Bobby Doran, standing, and Nick Tropeano, kneeling, test out a system of ropes and bungees intended to help pitchers during workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 94 of 220 Carlos Correa bats during workouts. Carlos Correa bats during workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 96 of 220 David Martinez bobbles the ball during rag ball drills. David Martinez bobbles the ball during rag ball drills. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 97 of 220 Outfielder Leo Heras catches a ball during a workout on Wednesday. Outfielder Leo Heras catches a ball during a workout on Wednesday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 98 of 220 Astros first base coach Tarrik Brock runs a drill with outfielder Marc Krauss during workouts. Astros first base coach Tarrik Brock runs a drill with outfielder Marc Krauss during workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 99 of 220 University of Central Florida student Chad Russom peeks over the outfield fence during workouts. University of Central Florida student Chad Russom peeks over the outfield fence during workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 101 of 220 Astros' shoes are lined up outside of the clubhouse after workouts. Astros' shoes are lined up outside of the clubhouse after workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 102 of 220 Robbie Grossman's bat leans up against a fence. Robbie Grossman's bat leans up against a fence. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 103 of 220 A glove sits atop a fence as players stretch before workouts. A glove sits atop a fence as players stretch before workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 104 of 220 J.D. Martinez signs autographs for fans over the fence after workouts. J.D. Martinez signs autographs for fans over the fence after workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 106 of 220 Matt Dominguez waits for his turn at bat during workouts for early-arriving position players on Tuesday in Kissimmee, Fla. Matt Dominguez waits for his turn at bat during workouts for early-arriving position players on Tuesday in Kissimmee, Fla. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 107 of 220 An Astros players' glove and hat sit on the field during pitcher and catcher conditioning drills. An Astros players' glove and hat sit on the field during pitcher and catcher conditioning drills. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 108 of 220 Astros catchers gather during a workout. Astros catchers gather during a workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 109 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter chats with Matt Albers during pitcher and catcher workouts. Astros manager Bo Porter chats with Matt Albers during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 111 of 220 Collin McHugh throws during pitcher and catcher workouts. Collin McHugh throws during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 112 of 220 An Astros fan takes photos of pitchers throwing. An Astros fan takes photos of pitchers throwing. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 113 of 220 Darin Downs tries to squeeze water out of a water bottle during the strength and conditioning portion of the pitcher and catcher workouts. Darin Downs tries to squeeze water out of a water bottle during the strength and conditioning portion of the pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 114 of 220 Photographer Steve Moore takes a photo of Mark Appel after pitcher and catcher workouts. Photographer Steve Moore takes a photo of Mark Appel after pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 116 of 220 Dexter Fowler drinks water during workouts for early-arriving position players. Dexter Fowler drinks water during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 117 of 220 Jesus Guzman at the batting cages during workouts for early-arriving position players. Jesus Guzman at the batting cages during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 118 of 220 Astros first base coach Tarrik Brock (10) does one-on-one drills with Delino DeShields, left, and Dexter Fowler, right, during workouts for early-arriving position players. Astros first base coach Tarrik Brock (10) does one-on-one drills with Delino DeShields, left, and Dexter Fowler, right, during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 119 of 220 Astros first base coach Tarrik Brock (10) does one-on-one drills Dexter Fowler during workouts for early-arriving position players. Astros first base coach Tarrik Brock (10) does one-on-one drills Dexter Fowler during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 121 of 220 Mark Appel works out with bands on the fence during pitcher and catcher workouts. Mark Appel works out with bands on the fence during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 122 of 220 Rocco Arnone, 7, of Boca Raton, plays catch with his dad, Sal, during pitcher and catcher workouts. Rocco Arnone, 7, of Boca Raton, plays catch with his dad, Sal, during pitcher and catcher workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 123 of 220 Jerome Williams does some hip and leg work with hurdles after the regular pitcher and catcher workouts on Tuesday. Jerome Williams does some hip and leg work with hurdles after the regular pitcher and catcher workouts on Tuesday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 124 of 220 Astros bench coach Dave Trembley shakes hands with Robbie Grossman during workouts for early-arriving position players. Astros bench coach Dave Trembley shakes hands with Robbie Grossman during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 126 of 220 An Astros player casts a shadow in the batting cages. An Astros player casts a shadow in the batting cages. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 127 of 220 Carlos Correa signs autographs after workouts for early-arriving position players on Monday. Carlos Correa signs autographs after workouts for early-arriving position players on Monday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 128 of 220 George Springer hits in the batting cages during workouts for early-arriving position players. George Springer hits in the batting cages during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 129 of 220 Delino DeShields bunts a ball in the batting cages during workouts for early-arriving position players. Delino DeShields bunts a ball in the batting cages during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 131 of 220 General manager Jeff Luhnow watches during workouts. General manager Jeff Luhnow watches during workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 132 of 220 Delino DeShields is silhouetted in the batting cages during workouts for early arriving position players. Delino DeShields is silhouetted in the batting cages during workouts for early arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 133 of 220 Jose Altuve horses around in the batting cages. Jose Altuve horses around in the batting cages. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 134 of 220 Jose Altuve horses around in the batting cages. Jose Altuve horses around in the batting cages. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 136 of 220 Jose Altuve gets his vertical leap measured as he tried to jump as high as Carlos Correa did previously. Jose Altuve gets his vertical leap measured as he tried to jump as high as Carlos Correa did previously. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 137 of 220 Astros bullpen coach Craig Bjornson laughs as players stretch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Astros bullpen coach Craig Bjornson laughs as players stretch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 138 of 220 Jerome Williams' pink glove sits in the grass as he and other players stretch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. less Jerome Williams' pink glove sits in the grass as he and other players stretch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 139 of 220 Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he prepared to pitch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he prepared to pitch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 141 of 220 Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 142 of 220 Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 143 of 220 An Astros fan watches pitchers throw during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. An Astros fan watches pitchers throw during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 144 of 220 Astros spring training coach and pitching coach for the Oklahoma City Redhawks, Steve Webber, left, shows Jorge De Leon how he should be holding the ball during workouts. Astros spring training coach and pitching coach for the Oklahoma City Redhawks, Steve Webber, left, shows Jorge De Leon how he should be holding the ball during workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 146 of 220 Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season. Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 147 of 220 Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season. Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 148 of 220 Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players. Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 149 of 220 Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players. Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 151 of 220 L.J. Hoes hugs Astros bench coach Dave Trembley during workouts for early-arriving position players. L.J. Hoes hugs Astros bench coach Dave Trembley during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 152 of 220 Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players. Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 153 of 220 Carlos Correa prepares to bat during workouts for early-arriving position players. Carlos Correa prepares to bat during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 154 of 220 Carlos Correa prepares to bat during workouts for early-arriving position players. Carlos Correa prepares to bat during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 156 of 220 Astros minor league equipment manager Paul Burgess stands near the computerized pitching machine inside of the batting cages at the club's spring training facility. Astros minor league equipment manager Paul Burgess stands near the computerized pitching machine inside of the batting cages at the club's spring training facility. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 157 of 220 Astros minor league equipment manager Paul Burgess stands near the computerized pitching machine inside of the batting cages at the club's spring training facility. Astros minor league equipment manager Paul Burgess stands near the computerized pitching machine inside of the batting cages at the club's spring training facility. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 158 of 220 Pitchers walk out of the clubhouse during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at the Astros spring training facility on Sunday. Pitchers walk out of the clubhouse during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at the Astros spring training facility on Sunday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 159 of 220 Houston Astros RHP Mark Appel (74) prepares to stretch with teammates during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers Houston Astros RHP Mark Appel (74) prepares to stretch with teammates during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 161 of 220 Paul Clemens' glove and shoes sit on the warning track while pitchers and catchers warm up. Paul Clemens' glove and shoes sit on the warning track while pitchers and catchers warm up. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 162 of 220 Matt Albers, left, and Scott Feldman (46) run out of a back field during the first day of workouts. Matt Albers, left, and Scott Feldman (46) run out of a back field during the first day of workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 163 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter gives Jose Altuve a hug during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. Astros manager Bo Porter gives Jose Altuve a hug during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 164 of 220 Jose Altuve greets his fellow teammates during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. Jose Altuve greets his fellow teammates during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 166 of 220 catcher Carlos Corporan hams it up before the start of the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. catcher Carlos Corporan hams it up before the start of the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 167 of 220 Early-arriving position players run to warm up for their workouts. Early-arriving position players run to warm up for their workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 168 of 220 Astros hitting coach John Mallee (11) is surrounded by early-arriving position players Jonathan Villar, far left, Jose Altuve, and Dexter Fowler as he watches them take to the cages. Astros hitting coach John Mallee (11) is surrounded by early-arriving position players Jonathan Villar, far left, Jose Altuve, and Dexter Fowler as he watches them take to the cages. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 169 of 220 Jose Altuve, left, and Dexter Fowler, right, horse around at batting practice during workouts for early-arriving position players. Jose Altuve, left, and Dexter Fowler, right, horse around at batting practice during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 171 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter hits balls into the infield during workouts for early-arriving position players. Astros manager Bo Porter hits balls into the infield during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 172 of 220 Dexter Fowler (21) at batting practice during workouts for early-arriving position players. Dexter Fowler (21) at batting practice during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 173 of 220 Dexter Fowler catches a ball in the outfield during workouts for early-arriving position players. Dexter Fowler catches a ball in the outfield during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 174 of 220 Manager Bo Porter watches RHP Jose Cisnero throw during the first day of workouts. Manager Bo Porter watches RHP Jose Cisnero throw during the first day of workouts. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 176 of 220 Chad Qualls pitches during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. Chad Qualls pitches during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 177 of 220 Astros hitting coach John Mallee watches batting practice during workouts for early-arriving position players. Astros hitting coach John Mallee watches batting practice during workouts for early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 178 of 220 Astros bench coach Dave Trembley hands four-year-old Wyatt Norton a ball. Astros bench coach Dave Trembley hands four-year-old Wyatt Norton a ball. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 179 of 220 Four-year-old Wyatt Norton, of Kissimmee, holds out a signed ball. Four-year-old Wyatt Norton, of Kissimmee, holds out a signed ball. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 181 of 220 Delino DeShields Jr. signs autographs as he heads off to work out with other early-arriving position players. Delino DeShields Jr. signs autographs as he heads off to work out with other early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 182 of 220 George Springer, left, and Dexter Fowler, right, sign autographs as they head off to work out with other early-arriving position players. George Springer, left, and Dexter Fowler, right, sign autographs as they head off to work out with other early-arriving position players. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 183 of 220 Pitchers Jesse Crain, left, and Peter Moylan, right, compare surgery scars as they and the other pitchers and catchers reported to camp on Saturday. Pitchers Jesse Crain, left, and Peter Moylan, right, compare surgery scars as they and the other pitchers and catchers reported to camp on Saturday. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 184 of 220 Outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. tries on his batting helmet in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. tries on his batting helmet in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 186 of 220 Outfielder George Springer tries on his batting helmet in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Outfielder George Springer tries on his batting helmet in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 187 of 220 Catcher Jason Castro gets a hug from Matt Dominguez, facing camera, in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Catcher Jason Castro gets a hug from Matt Dominguez, facing camera, in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 188 of 220 Catcher Jason Castro, left, shakes hands with pitcher Jerome Williams in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Catcher Jason Castro, left, shakes hands with pitcher Jerome Williams in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 189 of 220 Jonathan Meyer stands in the clubhouse ready to workout as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Jonathan Meyer stands in the clubhouse ready to workout as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 191 of 220 Carlos Corporan, right, and Jonathan Villar, left, ham it up as they do a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Carlos Corporan, right, and Jonathan Villar, left, ham it up as they do a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 192 of 220 Pitcher Matt Albers throws during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Pitcher Matt Albers throws during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 193 of 220 Infielder Brett Wallace blows on his hand as a cold front moved into the area during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Infielder Brett Wallace blows on his hand as a cold front moved into the area during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 194 of 220 Pitcher Nick Tropeano throws during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Pitcher Nick Tropeano throws during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 196 of 220 Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow talks to reporters outside of the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow talks to reporters outside of the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 197 of 220 Matt Albers of the Astros during a brief workout at the start of spring training. Matt Albers of the Astros during a brief workout at the start of spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 198 of 220 Nick Tropeano of the Astros during a brief workout at the start of spring training. Nick Tropeano of the Astros during a brief workout at the start of spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 199 of 220 Astros pitcher Nick Tropeano works out at spring training. Astros pitcher Nick Tropeano works out at spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 201 of 220 Astros catcher Max Stassi works out at spring training. Astros catcher Max Stassi works out at spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 202 of 220 Astros pitcher Matt Albers throws during a light workout at spring training. Astros pitcher Matt Albers throws during a light workout at spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 203 of 220 Carlos Corporan of the Astros gestures at the first day of spring training. Carlos Corporan of the Astros gestures at the first day of spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 204 of 220 Infielder Brett Wallace blows on his hand as a cold front moved into the area during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Infielder Brett Wallace blows on his hand as a cold front moved into the area during a light workout on the field as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 206 of 220 Astros manager Bo Porter speaks with the media at the start of spring training. Astros manager Bo Porter speaks with the media at the start of spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 207 of 220 Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow speaks with the media at the start of spring training. Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow speaks with the media at the start of spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 208 of 220 Astros pitcher Scott Feldman speaks with the media. Astros pitcher Scott Feldman speaks with the media. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 209 of 220 J.D. Martinez of the Astros organizes his belongings after arriving at spring training. J.D. Martinez of the Astros organizes his belongings after arriving at spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 211 of 220 Astros pitcher Jerome Williams is one of several pitchers and catchers to report early to spring training. Astros pitcher Jerome Williams is one of several pitchers and catchers to report early to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 212 of 220 Peter Moylan in the locker room as Astros catchers and pitchers report to spring training. Peter Moylan in the locker room as Astros catchers and pitchers report to spring training. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 213 of 220 Astros pitchers Peter Moylan (left) speaks with Mark Appel. Astros pitchers Peter Moylan (left) speaks with Mark Appel. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 214 of 220 Astros third baseman Jonathan Meyer stands in the clubhouse before a workout. Astros third baseman Jonathan Meyer stands in the clubhouse before a workout. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 216 of 220 Astros cather Max Stassi throws the ball during a brief workout as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. Astros cather Max Stassi throws the ball during a brief workout as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 217 of 220 Lou Aviles freshens up the yellow paint on the home run marker in the outfield as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. less Lou Aviles freshens up the yellow paint on the home run marker in the outfield as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 218 of 220 Lou Aviles freshens up the yellow paint on the home run marker in the outfield as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. less Lou Aviles freshens up the yellow paint on the home run marker in the outfield as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 219 of 220 Groundskeeper Hiram Rodriguez paints foul lines on the practice fields as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. Groundskeeper Hiram Rodriguez paints foul lines on the practice fields as preparations were underway in anticipation of the start of the Astros spring training at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle