1 0 All Reedster^1153 Astros file insurance claim on Bagwell 2/01/06, 5:05pm From the article: &box- Astros general manager Tim Purpura confirmed Wednesday night that the Astros filed the claim last week. The 37-year-old Bagwell missed 115 games last season after surgery on his right shoulder, which has bothered him for four years. He returned late in the season and could bat, but he couldn't throw. He went 1-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored in the World Series. The Astros had until Tuesday to file the claim. Doctors who examined Bagwell earlier in the month told the team that his shoulder was still damaged and that the team could not expect Bagwell to be productive this season. Bagwell, however, has said he still intends to show up at spring training next month. Purpura and the Astros expect that, too. "That's my understanding, that he's going to be there," Purpura said. -box& [Reedster from Sylmar/CA] Replies: 1932