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Preston Wilson

1/3/2006

Wilson, a free agent, signed a one-year contract with the Houston Astros Tuesday. The 31-year-old outfielder hit .260 with 25 home runs and 90 RBIs with Colorado and Washington last season. Wilson has 171 career home runs, 591 RBIs and a .264 batting average.

8/16/2005

Wilson recorded his third multihomer game of the 2005 campaign, clearing the fence with a pair of two-run shots in Monday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies -- conincidentally both longballs coming on 3-1 counts. The Nationals' outfielder also topped the 20-homer mark for the sixth time in seven seasons.

7/14/2005

In need of some pop in their run for the National League East title, the Washington Nationals acquired Wilson and cash considerations from the Colorado Rockies, in exchange for righthander Zach Day, outfielder J.J. Davis and either a player to be named or cash considerations. Wilson batted .258 with 15 home runs and 47 RBI in 71 games for the Rockies.

Wilson made himself at home in the Washington lineup Thursday afternoon, homering in his first at-bat with the Nationals. He powered a drive into the left-field seats at Miller Park to give Washington a 1-0 lead over Milwaukee in the second inning of the first game following the All-Star break.

5/26/2005

Sidelined with flu-like symptoms the previous three days, Wilson was back in the Rockies' lineup for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. With the performance, the outfielder saw his season batting average dip to .238.

5/24/2005

Wilson battled through flu-like symptoms during the Rockies' batting practice on Monday and decided to sit out the team's meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers later in the evening. Dustan Mohr got the starting nod in center field in his stead.

5/6/2005

The Colorado Rockies expect Wilson to return to the lineup shortly, and it could be as early as Friday's meeting with the Florida Marlins. The outfielder, who is batting .235 with four home runs, 15 RBI and two stolen bases in 18 contests this season, was forced to leave in the sixth inning of Monday's game against the San Diego Padres, due to tightness in his right groin.

Although he wasn't needed, Wilson was available for pinch-hitting duties on Wednesday. Dustan Mohr and/or Cory Sullivan will fill in until Wilson is back on the field. Consider him as day-to-day.

5/3/2005

Wilson was forced to leave in the sixth inning of Monday's game against the San Diego Padres, due to tightness in his right groin. As a precautionary measure, the Rockies plan to keep the outfielder out of the lineup for at least the next couple of days. Dustan Mohr and/or Cory Sullivan are expected to fill in during Wilson's absence.

Wilson's injury does not appear serious, so consider him as day-to-day for now. In 18 games this season, he is batting .235 with four home runs, 15 RBI and two stolen bases.

4/8/2005

The Colorado Rockies have a day game on Saturday, following Friday night's matchup with the San Francisco Giants. As a result, Wilson, who is coming off a pair of surgeries on his left knee, might get Saturday afternoon off as a precautionary measure. The club wants to have Wilson available for the long haul, rather than risking aggravation of the knee early in the 2005 campaign.

Cory Sullivan likely will get the starting nod in Wilson's absence. Wilson is 2-for-8 with a home run and three RBI through two games this season. Limited to just 58 contests last year, he batted .248 with six homers, 29 RBI and two stolen bases.