HERE'S THE CATCH

Examining the Houston Astros best options at catcher moving forward

SportsMap Staff

Dec 14, 2022, 3:33 pm

What will the Houston Astros do at catcher after Christian Vasquez signed with the Twins? What are the Astros best options?

What will the Houston Astros do at catcher after Christian Vasquez signed with the Twins? What are the Astros best options?

At this late stage in free agency, the Astros' best bet seems to be looking in-house to replace Vazquez and eventually supplant Martin Maldonado.

Plus, the guys discuss why Vazquez leaving the Astros was a foregone conclusion after he told the Boston media during the playoffs that playing time and being able to compete were the most important factors when deciding on a new team.

Clearly, he didn't think the Astros would hand him the starting role over Maldonado.

ESPN Houston's Jake Asman, Cody Stoots, and Brad Kellner discuss on The Wheelhouse.

LISTEN to The Wheelhouse on ESPN Houston 97.5 or 92.5 FM every weekday from 3-7 PM CST!

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Leading candidate for Houston Texans coaching position has emerged, per report

DeMeco Ryans looks like the Texans' choice as the next head coach. Composite image by Brandon Strange.

The Houston Texans have been busy interviewing coaches over the last few weeks, and just this week, the team held second interviews with Giants OC Mike Kafka and Broncos DC Ejiro Evero. The Texans have also interviewed Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach and assistant head coach Thomas Brown, Sean Payton, Lions OC Ben Johnson, Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon, and Eagles OC Shane Steichen. Johnson has taken himself out of the mix and is returning to Detroit.

But according to a new report from Ian Rapoport, the Texans may already have their minds made up about their next head coach.

Just 38 years old, DeMeco Ryans put himself in position to be coveted by several NFL teams. Mutual interest with the #Texans... and could be their next coach. https://t.co/Da5eA9TmcD
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 27, 2023

Former Texans linebacker and current 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans appears to be the top candidate for the Texans, and he is reportedly interested in the position, with a second interview likely to take place next week.

Ryans has been the defensive coordinator for the 49ers over the last two seasons. San Francisco was the best defense in the league in 2022.

From NFL Now: The #Texans have their eyes on #49ers DC DeMeco Ryans, with mutual interest in him potentially becoming their head coach. Expect a second interview next week. pic.twitter.com/KEdnuXWI0H
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 27, 2023

Ryans is a popular pick for the position in Houston, and fans will be super excited if he eventually gets the job. Let's hope Rapoport's sources are correct, and the Texans have their new head coach lined up.

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