Astros Owner Jim Crane Retains Joe Espada For Rest Of Season Following GM Ouster

Astros Owner Jim Crane Retains Joe Espada For Rest Of Season Following GM Ouster

Source: Fox Sports

Summary

The Houston Astros fired general manager Dana Brown a day before a series against the Yankees. Owner Jim Crane said manager Joe Espada will remain in his role. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season. The team said the decision was mutual. Senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff will take over Brown’s responsibilities. Crane said the move was not influenced by the team’s performance. Espada said he was grateful for the opportunity Brown gave him. The Astros finished last season without a playoff berth for the first time since 2016.


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This one felt recognizable early.

Owner Jim Crane let go of a GM midseason, again.

Dana Brown was gone before the Yankees series, again.

Joe Espada stays, again.

Another year, another reset. The Astros never stop.


Author: Evan Null