Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor league option. Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed Tuesday that Abreu accepted an assignment to the team's spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., effective Wednesday. "We met with Jose on this, and we both agree that this m