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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez should be considered as a No. 5 starter

Houston Astros fans — as I’m writing this, this team is partaking in their final match up of Spring Training against the Washington Nationals, the team they played first in the schedule and whom they’ll compete against last.

I’d imagine for scheduling purposes, it was easier for both teams as they share the facilities at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. Let me tell you, they’re top-notch and the ballpark is state-of-the-art.

I had the opportunity to go catch my team in Spring Training the first season they moved Palm Beach and it’s a huge upgrade over Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla.