Report: Astros sign Carlos Lee to six-year deal November 24, 2006
CHICAGO (Ticker) - Carlos Lee apparently is staying in the state of Texas.
After finishing the season with the Texas Rangers, the 30-year-old left fielder reportedly has agreed to a contract with the Houston Astros.
Chicago radio station ESPN 1000 reported Friday that Lee and the Astros
have agreed on a six-year, $100 million contract. Lee split 2006 between the Milwaukee Brewers and Rangers, batting a combined .300 with career highs of 37 homers and 116 RBI. He also stole a personal-best 19 bases and struck out just 65 times - the lowest total of his eight-year career.
The Brewers traded Lee to the Rangers in July once they became convinced they would not be able to re-sign the two-time All-Star after the season. He hit .322 in 59 games with Texas but managed just nine home runs in 236 at-bats.
Lee is considered a defensive liability, but he has hit at least 24 home runs in eight straight seasons, including four consecutive 30-homer campaigns. He is a .286 career hitter with 221 homers in 1,203 games with the Chicago White Sox, Brewers and Rangers.
Answer: No because he doesn't have the steals
Prediction: Houston Astros
Prediction: 6 years - 100 million
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