KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Astros pitchers and catchers bounded out of the clubhouse, full of smiles, hopes and expectations. The bright Florida sun meant sunglasses were a must on what was an ideal Friday morning to play a little pitch and catch.
There were new faces, like Doug Fister and Ken Giles, familiar faces like Dallas Keuchel and Scott Feldman, and even an old face like Wandy Rodriguez, who's back with Houston after being traded away nearly four years ago. The Astros opened Spring Training at Osceola County Stadium with their first workout Friday morning.