Astros get back to work at spring training in Kissimmee, Florida

HOUSTON – Under bright blue, sunny skies in central Florida, the sounds of baseball returned.

Astros pitchers and catchers were back at it, shaking off rust and getting back on the same page.

The team is coming off of one of its best seasons, making the playoffs for the first time in a decade. That means the expectations from fans will be greater this year.

Here in Kissimmee is where the team bond is built, trust develops and the long journey back to the playoffs begins.

In four days, the Astros full squad will be together, but as fun as 2015 was, it’s now a new year with fresh, attainable goals in place.