Lance Berkman (.316, 30, 106), the team’s 2004 team MVP, and the Astros avoid arbitration when they agree on a one-year, $10.5 million deal. The 28 year-old All-Star outfielder suffered a serious off-season knee injury (anterior cruciate ligament tear) playing flag football.

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Lance Berkman (.316, 30, 106), the team’s 2004 team MVP, and the Astros avoid arbitration when they agree on a one-year, $10.5 million deal. The 28 year-old All-Star outfielder suffered a serious off-season knee injury (anterior cruciate ligament tear) playing flag football.

2005 – All-Star outfielder Lance Berkman avoids arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Houston Astros. Berkman, who hit .316 with 30 home runs and 106 RBI in 2004, suffered a serious off-season knee injury – a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament – playing flag football.

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2005 – All-Star outfielder Lance Berkman avoids arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Houston Astros. Berkman, who hit .316 with 30 home runs and 106 RBI in 2004, suffered a serious off-season knee injury – a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament – playing flag football.