Lance Berkman met with Astros owner Jim Crane last week, and Crane said the 36-year-old "expressed some interest in maybe working a deal out." A lot depends on how Berkman's surgically-repaired knee responds and how interested contending teams might be, but it appears Berkman going back to Houston could be a fit. Crane did note that the decision would ultimately be up to general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager Bo Porter. "I think he has an interest," Crane said. "All of that will depend on his knee and probably the price, if he get any other offers or what. If all that works out, and there are a lot of ifs there, possibly he could do some DHing (designated hitter) for us."

Astros GM Jeff Lunhow said Friday that he'll reach out to free agent Lance Berkman to gauge his interest on a potential return to Houston. After being limited to just 32 games this season due to a wide variety of ailments, Berkman has hinted that he'll retire. However, with the Astros moving to the American League, he could be a potential fit at DH should he decide to give it one more go.

The Houston Chronicle suggests that the Astros could pursue Lance Berkman this offseason. With the Astros moving to the American League, Berkman could be a potential fit as their designated hitter if he decides not retire. However, it remains doubtful that he returns next season. After being limited to 32 games due to injuries, Berkman is unlikely to be part of any team's "rebuilding" plans.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak confirmed Thursday that Lance Berkman is unlikely to return. "It's hard to imagine finding a fit for him here," Mozeliak told reporters in a morning chat at Busch Stadium. Allen Craig has taken over at first base for the Cardinals and seems likely to man that position for the club for the next several seasons. Berkman, who turns 37 years old in February, is considering retirement.

Lance Berkman (knee) is not expected to be available if the Cardinals make it to the World Series. Berkman said his knee is rehabbing well but that he doesn't think he has enough time to be added to postseason roster. The 36-year-old appeared in just 32 games due to injuries, and will wait until February before making a decision about whether or not to retire.

Lance Berkman said he will wait until February before making a decision about whether or not to retire. Berkman will listen to offers up until then, but he'll be picky regarding potential suitors and salary. "If it's Seattle for $500,000, then no," he said. The 36-year-old appeared in just 32 games this season due to injuries and has previously hinted toward retirement, but it's clearly not a done deal.

Lance Berkman (knee) thinks there's a real chance he could be ready to play if the Cardinals make the World Series. Berkman was left off the the Cardinals' playoff roster due to his surgically-repaired right knee, but he's currently doing some light running and feels much better than he did two weeks ago. It's unlikely he would be anything more than a bench bat. The 36-year-old appeared in just 32 games this season and is leaning toward retirement after the season.

Lance Berkman (knee) hit into a weak groundout in the Cardinals' season finale on Wednesday night. Berkman, who might have been taking his final major league at-bat, first got a rousing standing ovation from the sold out Busch Stadium crowd. He appeared in only 32 games this year due to knee troubles, batting .259/.381/.444 with two homers and seven RBI. The 36-year-old is thought to be leaning toward retirement.

Lance Berkman returned to action on Wednesday October 3.

Lance Berkman (knee) is unlikely to play this week. Berkman already said as much over the weekend, but it's even more doubtful after his surgically-repaired knee didn't respond well to a recent batting practice session. The 36-year-old is mulling retirement, so it's possible he has played his final game in the big leagues.