by the Astros from Boston for pitcher Mark Melancon

HOUSTON - Infielder Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $23 million, three-year contract. Fake Vans Outlet .Lowrie receives salaries of $8 million next year, $7.5 million in 2016 and $6.5 million in 2017 under the agreement announced Monday. Houston has a $6 million option for 2018 with a $1 million buyout.Lowrie was acquired by the Astros from Boston for pitcher Mark Melancon in December 2011 in Jeff Luhnows first trade as general manager and was Houstons shortstop in 2012. He was dealt to Oakland in February 2013 in that trade that brought Chris Carter to the Astros.A switch-hitter, Lowrie had 35 home runs and 155 RBIs over the last three seasons. Fake Vans SK8 .C. - Phoenix Suns coach Jeff Hornacek says guard Goran Dragic will return to the starting lineup against the Charlotte Hornets after missing the last two games with a strained back. Wholesale Fake Vans . On Monday night, many fans in this city placed the blame squarely on the captain for his role in the James Neal overtime winner against the Pittsburgh Penguins. http://www.fakevans.com/ . PETERSBURG, Fla.Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Derrick Pouliot underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday and may not be ready to take to the ice for the start of the 2014-15 season. According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, Pouliot will be out four to six months as he recovers. The 20-year-old defenceman was drafted in the first round, eighth overall, of the 2012 NHL Draft by the Penguins. He scored 177 goals and 53 assists in 58 games with the WHLs Portland Winterhawks this season. Fake Vans From China. McKenzie also reports that Penguins defenceman Olli Maatta will undergo shoulder surgery on Thursday. Maatta played in 78 games with the Penguins this season, scoring nine goals and adding 20 assists. He appeared in all 13 of the Penguins playoff games, notching four assists. ' ' '