Astros again choose Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez will pitch opening day for Astros. Why that matters and how rotation is lining up
Framber Valdez, a free agent after this season, will pitch his fourth consecutive opening day for the Astros. He is constant among changing rotation.
Astros again hand ball to LHP Framber Valdez for opener
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday.
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Framber Valdez to make 4th consecutive start on opening day for the Astros
Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again. Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27.
Astros left-hander Framber Valdez would welcome another chance to pitch for Dominican Republic in WBC
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez said he is interested in pitching for Team Dominican Republic in next year’s World Baseball Classic. Nelson Cruz, the former outfielder and now general manager of Team Dominican Republic,
Astros again choose Framber Valdez as Opening Day starter
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday. In the Astros' opener last season against the New York Yankees at home,
Framber Valdez Named Astros Opening Day Starter & Other Astros Notes
Astros Manager Joe Espada spoke with the media on Sunday morning with a number of updates on the team. Among the news, he officially named starting pitcher Framber Valdez the Astros' Opening Day starter.

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