The receiver of astros Robinson Chirinos has established a link with Justin Verlander

By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle

Update

5:56 pm EST, Monday, February 25, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Before the Grapefruit League game against the Mets on Monday, Robinson Chirinos attended the kind of preparatory meeting at the request of Justin Verlander during the regular season.

Although Verlander throws only two innings, he made a game plan against some hitters alongside his new drummer. Both worked well during their first live action. Verlander launched two runs without a hit and the first of many introductions Chirinos will need was complete.

"I was not surprised to see what he looked like today, just looking at him in recent weeks and seeing how he's getting on with his job and living BP," he said. declared Chirinos. "He tries to be perfect every time, that 's why he' s doing the release he 's got today, the work he' s had in the enclosure. "

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In the spring, director A.J. Hinch wants the Chirinos to catch any pitcher with a chance to do more than once training for 25 Houston players.

It will take a bit of imagination to balance that desire with a manageable workload for a 34-year safety net. Hinch has hinted that the Chirinos would participate in games in the final innings to make up for the substitutes.

Chirinos should catch Wednesday's McHugh Collin and Wade Miley. He will not meet Gerrit Cole on Tuesday or Brad Peacock on Thursday.

"I have to make sure that he catches everyone who has a chance to be part of our team," Hinch said. "It sounds easy to do, but it's not as easy as it looks, I do not want his first or second outing to be a regular season, we have to be a little creative."