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Astros are shouldering another blow.(BASEBALL)

The Sporting News

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Maybe now people will understand why the Astros filed their insurance claim on first baseman Jeff Bagwell, why they would have preferred that he not gone to spring training at all.

The Astros' case for cashing in on their policy was damaged when they reinstated Bagwell at the end of last season and used him in the playoffs. It was further compromised when Bagwell reported for spring training intending to prove he still could play.

Bagwell, 37, can't play, not now, maybe ...

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