Wait...the Stros are hiring an MLB Manafort Muppet to be their GM? This is no bueno. Say it ain't so, Crane.
MLB is doing everything they can to destroy what Luhnow built. Crane has basically let Manfred run his team. This isn't going to turn out well. MLB will be happy to get the Dodgers, Yankees,Red Sox etc,... back to the top again. Very simply, the Stoss being the best team in baseball was bad for MLB business. If you think Crane wanted to hire a 70 year old Baker and a guy from the MLB office then I've got some great Louisiana swamp land to sell you.
David Stern's "basketball reasons" or Manfred's behind-the-scenes control....which one is more dickish?
Astros needed more than a good manager, they needed someone to guide thru the relentless **** they will face on the road. Baker fills that need. He will also help them with a league office. As for the GM...they are looking for someone with the analytics background and someone to change the culture of the "boys club" that caused an assist GM to be fired.
Basically, It is the Astros coaching staff...with Baker replacing Hinch. You still have the analytical mindset.
Exactly. No reason to be down on this. Players will love Dusty. Media will love Dusty. He'll help all of the scandal die down. Astros will win. Great hire.
That kinda has me worried. He's not a young guy by any means... Also not sure if Dusty's hire will make Dodgers fans hate us more or hate us less.
Listening to the presser. Hard not to like Dusty. The team is definitely going to feed Dusty the analytics. Good to hear.