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Ken Giles says he’s ready for any role in Astros bullpen

Ken Giles donned an Astros jersey today and said all the right things in his introductory press conference.

“I’m going to do the best I can to take this team to the next level,” the team’s newest bullpen addition said. “I know this team has a lot of high expectations.”

The Astros have been careful not to call Giles, acquired from the Phillies via trade, as their closer just yet.

“It doesn’t matter, any role,” Giles said. “I just want to earn their respect. I believe I can be succesful in any role.”

Said manager A.