BALTIMORE -- Many fans who attended the game between the Astros and Yankees on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park voiced their displeasure regarding the home team's lineup, and the Astros have taken note.

Three-fourths of the regular starting infield had the day off -- first baseman Lance Berkman, second baseman Kazuo Matsui and third baseman Ty Wigginton. Berkman was rested because of a left shin bruise he suffered legging out a double-play grounder during the ninth inning the night before, but injuries had nothing to do with Matsui and Wigginton not playing.

With one of the premier American League teams in town and ticket prices running twice what they normally cost, many fans were unhappy that the Astros seemingly put a product on the field that was at less than full strength. Losing 13-0 didn't help, either.

General manager Ed Wade acknowledged on Tuesday that the situation has been addressed.

"We want to first make sure we give guys days off that they need, but at the same time, we have to make sure we're putting the type of [regular] lineup on the field, particularly for a home game," Wade said. "[Manager Cecil Cooper's] primary responsibility is to put the team on the field that he thinks has the best chance to win that day. But at the same time, if we can balance the days off where Sunday doesn't become the day of rest, it's probably best for everybody involved."

Regardless of the importance of the Yankees series, Berkman was unequivocally a "no go" on Sunday, according to Wade, who had spoken with head athletic trainer Dave Labossiere prior to the game and was told the first baseman shouldn't play.

Cooper perfers to give Matsui a day off after he plays five or six days in a row, in order to keep the second baesman strong. Matsui has a history of back problems, and his workload has to be handled with caution.

The decision to rest Wigginton was solely Cooper's decision.

Wade said the club is aware of the angry reaction from the fans, and said the team will "pay attention as we're going forward." Presumably, star players without injury issues will play when the Red Sox come to town at the end of the month.

"It's not about ticket prices, it's about trying to balance what's right for the club, first and foremost," Wade said. "But also recognizing that we've got very loyal fans, where their only opportunity [to attend a game] might be that particular Sunday. We'll try to balance it out."