Latest Houston Astros rumors point to internal changes after World Series
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02 November 2022
The Astros have been in the news recently because manager Dusty Baker and GM James Click do not currently have contracts for next season. Well now things are getting a little more serious, at least for James Click, as rumors are coming out linking the Astros and former Astros assistant GM Daniel Stearns who worked under then GM, Jeff Luhnow.
That Jim Crane has wanted David Stearns back in Houston has circulated around the game for a month. Great job with authority and some ownership stake
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) October 27, 2022
Stearns joined the Brewers organization in 2015 and recently stepped down from his role as President of Baseball Operations. Is he next in line to take over after the season?
Check out the video above as we address the rumor, and praise owner Jim Crane for not being satisfied even after making it to back-to-back World Series. Unlike the Yankees organization that already decided to bring back their GM and manager after flaming out in the playoffs once again.
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How Astros could still be in on Bregman, definitely out on another
Jan 20, 2025, 6:05 pm
As we begin another week of free agency, Alex Bregman remains unsigned, but one of the Astros reported targets Anthony Santander has a new home.
Santander has reportedly agreed to a 5-year, $92.5 million contract with the Blue Jays. Many were hoping that the Astros would make a play for the switch hitting power hitter, as he would have provided some serious thump.
Now it appears the Astros will enter the 2025 season with one of the weakness outfields in baseball when it comes to offense.
Speaking of Bregman, Astros manager Joe Espada recently told Fox 26's Nate Griffin that the team is still in contact with Breggy despite General Manger Dana Brown telling the media the team decided to pivot after talks stalled with Bregman's camp.
If there still remains a possibility of Bregman returning, one has to wonder if the Astros reported 6-year, $156 million contract offer is still on the table after the club traded for Isaac Paredes to fill the hole at third base. And if they do make a deal with Bregman, what do they do with Paredes?
Also, now that we know how much money Santander commanded on the open market. Which signing would have benefited the Astros the most? Santander at 5-years, $92.5 million, or Bregman at 6-years, $156 million?
Don't miss the video above as we discuss the possibility of Bregman returning, the Dodgers' absurd free agency (that now involves even more deferred money), Billy Wagner, and much more!
