Astros Fire GM Dana Brown; Espada to Manage Out the Season
Houston owner Jim Crane made the call to dismiss Brown now while keeping Espada through year's end, with the manager's own exit expected to follow.
The Houston Astros have parted ways with GM Dana Brown. Manager Joe Espada will remain in place for the rest of the current season, a decision made directly by owner Jim Crane. However, Espada is widely expected to be dismissed once the season concludes. The front-office shake-up signals significant organizational change coming to Houston.
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Astros and GM Dana Brown Mutually Part Ways
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