The Houston Astros are moving swiftly in getting their management team up at the top in place before the start of the season. It’s just a matter of weeks before the pitchers and catchers have to report so getting a manager in place was pivotal.
Jim Crane had set a date of having a manager in place by Feb. 3 and he’s definitely exceeded that target by a pretty good margin.
After interviewing Jeff Banister, Brad Ausmus, John Gibbons, Buck Showalter, Mark Kotsay as well as having an interest in Will Venable and Eduardo Perez, the team has decided on Dusty Baker as their 24th manager.