After spending the previous six seasons with the Giants, the 2000 National League MVP Jeff Kent (.313, 37, 108) signs an $18.2 million, two-year contract with the Astros. The 34 year-old Texas resident’s presence on the team moves four-time second base Gold Glove winner Craig Biggio to the outfield.

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On December 18, 2002 — After spending the previous six seasons with the Giants, the 2000 National League MVP Jeff Kent (.313, 37, 108) signs an $18.2 million, two-year contract with the Astros. The 34 year-old Texas resident’s presence on the team moves four-time second base Gold Glove winner Craig Biggio to the outfield.

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