West Palm Beach, Fla. • Brad Peacock went into spring training last year with the Houston Astros worried he wouldn't make the team.
After the best season of his career, the right-hander's spot with the club is now secure. Even so, he's maintained the same mindset he had when his career was on the line.
Out of options after four unimpressive seasons in Houston, things didn't look good for Peacock this time a year ago. But his solid spring, coupled with some injuries, gave him one more chance to prove himself with the Astros.
He more than took advantage of the situation, winning 13 games after getting just 11 wins combined in his first five major league seasons.