Nationals 7, Astros 1

Astros 2013 spring training

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Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell throws against the Nationals during the first inning. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = "Jose Altuve of the Astros throws to first to complete a double play as Adam LaRoche of the Nationals slides into second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Nationals bullpen catcher Octavio Martinez removes an umbrella which blew onto the field during the second inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Nationals manager Davey Johnson converses with Astros manager Bo Porter. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Tigers 8, Astros 5

Astros pitcher Jarred Cosart, left, throws to the Tigers' Torii Hunter, right, during the first inning. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = "Designated hitter Chris Carter slides into second base as shortstop Jhonny Peralta throws to first base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Manager Bo Porter greets home plate umpire Jeff Gosney before the game. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello throws to Fernando Martinez, left, during the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, right, throws to first to complete a double play as Alex Avila slides into second during the third inning.

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imgArray['caption'] = "Prince Fielder, right, tosses his bat after a base hit as Astros catcher Jason Castro, left, watches during the third inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "George Springer, right, talks with Detroit Tigers' Nick Castellanos, left, prior to the game. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Pirates 8, Astros 6

Astros shortstop Tyler Greene applies the tag to Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen on a first-inning steal attempt on Sunday at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = Astros 8, Cardinals 8

Chris Carter is congratulated by Jose Altuve (27) after hitting a fifth-inning home run against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = "Jose Altuve turns a double play as Daniel Descalso slides into second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Adron Chambers (56) celebrates with Shane Robinson (43) after hitting a three-run home run. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Astros 7, Yankees 6

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, top, leaps over the Yankees' Melky Mesa as he throws to first to complete a double play during the second inning on Thursday in Kissimmee, Fla. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder Rick Ankiel, right, watches his home run along with New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli during the fifth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell throws to Eduardo Nunez during the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "J.D. Martinez, right, falls to avoid a pitch as Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, left, handles the throw during the fourth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "The Yankees' Francisco Cervelli, left, talks with Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, right, before the game. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Astros 10, Blue Jays 1

Astros center fielder George Springer follows through on his three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeremy Jeffress in the fourth inning on Wednesday in Dunedin, Fla. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Alex White throws against the Blue Jays during the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros' Alex White pitches against the Toronto Blue Jaysin the first inning on Wednesday in Dunedin, Fla. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays pitcher Brad Lincoln works in the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "J.D. Martinez follows through after hitting an RBI-single off Blue Jays pitcher Brad Lincoln in the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista is unable to reach an RBI-double by Carlos Corporan in the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie, right, tags out Astros' Brett Wallace, left, at third base during the third inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie, top, collides with Astros' Nate Freiman to reach first base on a dropped third strike in the fourth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie holds up the ball after tagging out Astros' Delino DeShields on an attempted steal during the fourth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Blue Jays' Mike McCoy, left, throws to first base after forcing out Astros' Jake Elmore at second on a fielder's choice by Robbie Grossman in the sixth inning.

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista, left, hits a single as Astros catcher Carlos Corporan, right, watches during the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "The Astros' Trevor Crowe, left, is tagged out at home by the Blue Jays' Josh Thole in the ninth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes, right, is caught trying to steal second base by Astros shortstop Tyler Greene in the first inning on Wednesday. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes, right, is tagged out on an attempt to steal second base by Astros shortstop Tyler Greene, left, during the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes and Astros shortstop Tyler Greene (23) look for the call after Greene tagged out Reyes on an attempted steal during the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Blue Jays pitcher Brad Lincoln throws a warm up pitch prior to the game. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Rays 7, Astros 2

Astros catcher Jason Jaramillo tags out the Rays' Evan Longoria at home plate on a fielder's choice to end the first inning on Tuesday in Port Charlotte, Fla. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = "The Rays' Ryan Roberts, left, can't make the tag out on Astros' Brandon Barnes during a stolen base in the first inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Cardinals 10, Astros 2

Astros pitcher Philip Humber throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning on Monday in Jupiter, Fla. ;

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Philip Humber looks on from the dugout during the second inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Paul Clemens lays on the grass after slipping while trying to cover first base for the third out of the eighth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Paul Clemens (72) walks off the field with manager Bo Porter (16) and trainer Rex Jones, left, after slipping on a play for the third out of the eighth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Paul Clemens, bottom center, lays on the grass after slipping on a play for the third out of the eighth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Paul Clemens, center, reacts as the Cardinals' Pete Kozma, left, rounds the bases after hitting a home run off him during the seventh inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher C.J. Fick throws during the sixth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder Rick Ankiel is unable to make a diving catch on a foul ball hit by the Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the third inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws a pitch during the second inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, top, throws a pitch to the Astros' Tyler Greene during the third inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday, center, is congratulated by teammates after hiting a home run against the Astros during the third inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, talks to Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay, left, and second baseman Daniel Descalso. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder Brandon Barnes, right, talks to former NFL coach Bill Parcells. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder Brandon Barnes, right, talks to former NFL coach Bill Parcells. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte, right, gestures toward members of the Astros. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte, right with back to camera, hugs Astros first base coach Dave Clark, right as Astros infielder Tyler Greene looks on. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros bullpen coach Javier Bracamonte, right, talks to Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Cardinals visiting coach Ozzie Smith, right, laughs with Astros first base coach Dave Clark. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former NFL coach Bill Parcells, center, talks to Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, left, and Astros manager Bo Porter. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, laughs while talking to Astros infielder Tyler Greene. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Jose Altuve, Jimmy Paredes and Marwin Gonzalez watch during batting practice before an exhibition against the Mets. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Mets manager Terry Collins speaks with Astros manager Bo Porter. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros manager Bo Porter talks with Mets manager Terry Collins. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Justin Maxwell of the Astros leaves the dugout to take batting practice before facing the Mets in an exhibition. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros manager Bo Porter greets Mets manager Terry Collins. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Bud Norris throws against the Mets. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Fernando Martinez of the Astros watches the flight of his home run. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Jose Altuve of the Astros handles a throw as Collin Cowgill of the Mets steals second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Jose Veras throws against the Mets. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros' pitcher Lucas Harrell throws during the first inning of an exhibition against the Phillies. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "The Astros and Phillies line up for the playing of the national anthem. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Xavier Cedeno throws to Michael Young of the Phillies. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Nate Freiman of the Astros breaks his bat on an RBI-ground out in the fifth inning. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Pete Orr of the Phillies forces out Jose Martinez of the Astros. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros catcher Rene Garcia tags out Jermaine Mitchell. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Brandon Barnes of the Astros reacts after hitting a home run. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws live batting practice during Wednesday's spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws live batting practice during Wednesday's spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws live batting practice during Wednesday's spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens throws to warm up before pitching live batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws to warm up before pitching live batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws live batting practice during Wednesday's spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws live batting practice during Wednesday's spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros bullpen coach Dennis Martinez watches former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws live batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "A fan takes a photo of former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens prepares to throw live batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens prepares to throw live batting practice as he chats with pitching coach Doug Brocail. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens chats with manager Bo Porter, right. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens chats with manager Bo Porter, right. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Reporters take photos as former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens throws live batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens signs autographs after throwing live batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens talks to the media after throwing live batting practice as infielder Carlos Pena sits next to the huddle. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder Fernando Martinez looks on during spring training workouts. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Fernando Martinez prepares to throw the ball. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Manager Bo Porter watches drills during spring training. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Manager Bo Porter drops balls into a bucket during spring training workouts. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Matt Dominguez catches the ball. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Randy Owens watches Roger Clemens warm up. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Infielder Matt Dominguez looks on during batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "A Fan takes photos through the fence during spring training workouts. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Fernando Martinez steps out of the batter's box. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder Fernando Martinez, left, and infielder Jose Altuve return balls to a bucket during spring training workouts. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Tyler Greene plays catch with his son, Brayden, 3. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros players shake hands during spring training workouts. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Brandon Laird works on his bunting during a drill on Tuesday at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Fans take photos of former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "A pair of sunglasses rests on the back of a hat. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Tyler Greene plays with his son, Brayden, 3, on the field after spring training workouts. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Fans watch players warm up from behind the fences. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens wore Luv ya Blue cowboy boots on Tuesday. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens wore Luv ya Blue cowboy boots on Tuesday. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Fans take photos of Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens signs autographs. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder Jake Goebbert flips a baseball. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros manager Bo Porter gives out some instructions. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Jose Altuve throws over Marwin Gonzalez (9). ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (9) gets ready to make a catch. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Tyler Greene lands during a sliding drill conducted by first base coach Dave Clark as they simulated a break-up play at second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielder J.D. Martinez laughs as he tries to take out first base coach Dave Clark as they simulated a break-up play at second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros first base coach Dave Clark leaps up and over infielder Jose Altuve as they simulated a break-up play at second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros infielder Jose Altuve leaps up and over a sliding outfielder J.D. Martinez as they simulated a break-up play at second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros first base coach Dave Clark does a pirouette as he leaps over outfielder Fernando Martinez as they simulated a break-up play at second base. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielders Brandon Barnes, left, Trevor Crowe, center, and Rick Ankiel jump up in the outfield as they do their daily Shake hands/Stros Win! routine. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros outfielders Brandon Barnes, left, Trevor Crowe, center, and Rick Ankiel jump up in the outfield as they do their daily Shake hands/Stros Win! routine. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Fans line up to get an autograph from former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens joins in for the daily shaking hands/ Stros win! routine. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Chris Carter during batting practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens laughs with third base coach Dave Trembley. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens helps out during a practice session. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens helps the Astros in Spring Training. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens is helping the Astros in Spring Training. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens joins in for the daily shaking hands/ Stros win! routine. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens, in camp as a special instructor talks with infielder Chris Carter (13) during spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium, Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Kissimmee.

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros owner Jim Crane arrives to spring training on a helicopter. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Rick Ankiel of the Astros runs bases during a practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow watches a practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Brad Peacock pitches as former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens watches him during spring training workouts. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros catcher Carlos Corporan works on his running moves with first base coach Dave Clark. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros teammates high-five each other at spring training. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros manager Bo Porter gives instructions during spring training drills. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Bud Norris receives instructions from Roger Clemens. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens and manager Bo Porter share a conversation. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens arrive to Astros spring training on Feb. 17. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Roger Clemens signs autographs for fans. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Rhiner Cruz looks on during practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Houston Astros infielder Chris Carter (13) during spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium, Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Kissimmee.

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imgArray['caption'] = "Astros owner Jim Crane speaks with media members at practice. ";

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imgArray['caption'] = Houston Astros infielder Chris Carter (13) during spring training workouts at the Osceola County Stadium, Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Kissimmee.

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