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Outfielder Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Florida.
Just (7) days after signing with the Astros, he is here in playing with his new team in the 2009 Spring Training against the Washington Nationals.
It's also (5) days since he last played with Team Puerto Rico and the disappointing loss against USA in the World Baseball Classic at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The 2009 World Baseball Classic allowed "Pudge" to still showcase his talent and get a one year deal that would allow him to break the MLB all time record of most games played as a catcher.
Arizona Diamondbacks workout at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, AZ on February 23, 2011 (Photo by Jordan Megenhardt/Arizona Diamondbacks)
In 2012, the Houston Astros would play their last season in the National League, then begin play in the American League the following year. A game with the New York Yankees was good practice for that. There is always a huge following for the New York Yankees when they are in Kissimmee, Florida. It's more of a barnstorming atmosphere than the typical methodical spring training game.
New York Yankees beat Houston Astros 11-9 on Saturday March 31, 2012.