Injured Astro Hunter Brown defends against high-velo spring concerns

HOUSTON — Astros ace and reigning American League Cy Young Award finalist Hunter Brown defended his high-velocity spring training on Monday, a week after general manager Dana Brown insinuated it could have factored into the shoulder strain that has him sidelined for the foreseeable future.“Any speculation is warranted when you get injured. But my job in spring training is to get ready for the season. I did nothing different this spring training than I have in any other one,” Hunter Brown said on Tuesday.Advertisement