While Astros general manager jarrod2323 is hunkered down in the team’s suite here at the Marriot Downtown Hotel, trying to piece together his club for the 2009 season and beyond, there are other aspects that have already fallen into place for the club this offseason.

Recently manager Cecil Cooper announced his field staff for the upcoming season and the many changes that occurred after former bench coach Jackie Moore was hired by the Texas Rangers.

Ed Romero replaces Moore, Dave Clark will be the third-base coach, and Jose Cruz will be the first-base coach.

Clark arrived at the winter meetings late Monday morning and discussed his new role with the Astros. This will be his first season on the staff after he served as the AAA coach last season.