Fate of Astros Manager Lies With Hands-On Owner Jim Crane
Summary
The Houston Astros fired general manager Dana Brown after a period of declining team performance. Owner Jim Crane will lead the team's baseball decisions during the search for a new general manager and will also decide the future of manager Joe Espada, whose contract ends this season.Key Facts
- Dana Brown, the Astros' general manager, was dismissed on August 24.
- The Astros have struggled recently and failed to rebuild their minor league talent (farm system) that supported past success.
- Owner Jim Crane will temporarily oversee baseball operations and help select the next general manager.
- Crane and his group, not the new GM, will decide whether to keep manager Joe Espada, whose contract ends this year.
- The Astros are currently 65-66 in the season, tied for first place in their division but showing signs of decline.
- Jim Crane has a history of being very involved in baseball decisions, including firing the previous GM and blocking trades.
- The Astros missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2016.
- Star players Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez recently left the team, and a major trade sent Kyle Tucker to the Cubs.
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