appealed to the Astros as a free agent because he bats left-hand

Jamie Heaslip said his sides 30-6 loss to Ulster in Belfast during the PRO12 regular season inspired Leinster to victory in Fridays play-off. Leinster beat their domestic rivals 30-18 in Dublin as they claimed redemption and a place in the PRO12 final for the sixth time in seven seasons.Man of the match Heaslip praised the contribution of the whole squad, saying the emotions of Aprils loss inspired the group. We really wanted to come out and right the wrongs from a couple of weeks ago, Heaslip told Sky Sports. Restore a bit of pride and a bit of performance into the jersey, and I think we did that. Jonathan Sexton said he was struggling with the wind during Leinsters victory over Ulster in the PRO play-offs We got a couple of lucky breaks. Ulster are a good side. We took our opportunities when they came, and they pushed us all the way. Were very happy with the win, and its good to be in the final again.The Ireland No 8 said the coaching staff had helped move on from the round 21 loss, but as players they used the pain of defeat to spur them on in Fridays play-off.On one side, you have to be quite analytical and approach the game and assess the good and the bad, said Heaslip. We knew when we assessed it that two of the tries the last time we played against them were when we were down to 14 men, and one was an interception.So we didnt get too carried away but then at the same time you have to wear that emotion, to wear that hurt.Thats what rugby is, you play with your heart on your sleeve. Ulster captain Rory Best admitted his side didnt go after Leinster like they did three weeks ago, which ultimately cost them in their 30-18 defeat Leinster will have to wait until Saturday to find out who they face in the final, as Connacht and Glasgow battle out the second play-off, live on Sky Sports 1 from 6pm. 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Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. HOUSTON -- Josh Reddick never expected to hear from the Houston Astros.I didnt know if I was on these guys radar, the outfielder said Wednesday, after finalizing a $52 million, four-year contract. It was something that came out of nowhere for me, not in a bad way. I was very excited to hear from them. Texas is something that brings me a little closer to home.Reddick, who is from Georgia, was drafted by the?Boston Red Sox in 2006, traded to the Oakland Athletics?after the 2011 season and dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers at last summers trade deadline on Aug. 1.Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Houston and Oakland talked about a possible deal.This is going to be a winning environment for the next four years, Luhnow said, describing his pitch to Reddick. We were willing to commit to the length of the deal early. Really felt like he fit in well with the culture that were trying to build here. It spoke to him, because hes seen it firsthand.Reddick, who will receive $13 million in each of the next four seasons, appealed to the Astros as a free agent because he bats left-handed, won a Gold Glove and does not turn 30 until February.Inn eight big league seasons, Reddick has 96 homers, 346 RBIs and a .dddddddddddd55 batting average.Get to stay in the same division [as the Athletics]. Very comfortable being in this division, Reddick said. I know how things work. I know the stadiums. I know the pitching staffs. I know the hitters. So its going to make this a very easy transition for me.Minute Maid Park was considered to be hitter friendly, even before renovations this offseason moved the center-field wall in from 436 feet to 409. Reddick is looking forward to hitting more home runs in Houston than he did at Oakland Coliseum.Hopefully, some of these fly balls Ive hit at the coliseum over the last 4? years can maybe be 10 rows deep here, he said.Reddick did not want to drag out contract talks.I think it was good before the winter meetings, so you didnt have to worry about all the hype, he said. Go home and for the next 2? months train and get ready. Relax a lot better knowing I have a home and a good home, once it comes around to February. ' ' '