Brent Strom ends retirement, rejoins Astros organization
The longtime Houston pitching coach found retirement unsatisfying and is heading back to the Astros in a new role.
Brent Strom, who served as the Astros pitching coach during their dynasty years, is returning to the Houston organization after a stint in retirement. Strom described retirement as the worst job he ever had, signaling a strong motivation to return to baseball. His return could influence Houston's pitching development and staff culture. The specific role he will fill has not been detailed in the article.
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