I would like to think that this is the Astros' plan for Nomar.

Sign Nomar with the idea of him playing everyday SS if Bagwell can return. If there's no Bagwell (as an everyday player), Nomar can play left field.

As we get closer to opening day - aka - finding out about Bagwell's status - we can look at moving Everett or not. We have Bruntlett as a late inning defensive replacement for Nomar and as a backup if Nomar gets injured.