As the Astros prepare for the 2024 season, one of the big decisions they will have to make is finding a new manager to replace Dusty Baker.

And that new manager will have to have thick skin when it comes to the media. In fact, Dusty Baker surprised us when he mentioned unfair media coverage as one of the reasons he elected to step away.

Baker's lineups being questioned on a daily basis clearly took its toll on the team's former skipper. Not to mention members of the Astros organization allegedly voicing frustration about Chas McCormick's playing time to the media.

And who can forget Dusty telling everyone we would thank him for his conservative approach to Yainer Diaz's development?

He received a lot of grief for that statement, which was not lost on him.

It seems Baker thought his World Series title in 2022 would buy him more time when it came to criticism and second guessing of his decisions. But the world has changed, and it's hard to hide from social media in 2023. Even if you're 74 years old.

Be sure to watch the video above as we examine Baker's comments, identify how much the media influenced his decision to retire from managing the Astros, and much more!

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