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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Happy Birthday - 1/7

C Carlos Corporan (28)
Originally drafted by Milwaukee in the 12th round in 2003 out of his native Puerto Rico, Corporan signed as a free agent with the Astros in 2010 (and recently re-signed in November of 2011).  In the minor leagues for Houston, he hit .250/.330/.413/.742, but only managed a .188/.253/.253/.506 batting line at the major league level.

Former Astros with birthdays today

UT Jim Pendleton (died March 20, 1996 at 72)
Played in 117 games for the Colt 45's in 1962

LHP Dave Meads (48)
Pitched in 67 games in Houston in 1987 and 1988

IF Craig Shipley (49)
Played in 92 games for Houston in 1995

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