Brad Ausmus has officially been hired as the Astros manager. He will be introduced at a news conference on Friday morning at Daikin Park alongside GM Randy Flores
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Mr. Crane and Mr. Flores,
I’m furious that Brad Ausmus is being seriously considered to manage the Houston Astros. If this is the direction you’re leaning, I want to know what the hell you’ve seen in his managerial record that makes him the best choice for this team.
Ausmus went 386–422 in five seasons managing the Tigers and Angels and reached the playoffs once. I appreciated him as an Astros catcher. I also remember watching those Detroit teams with Justin Verlander and Miguel Cabrera. With that kind of talent, one postseason appearance in four years deserves a hard look. What has he shown since then that should make Astros fans confident he can get more out of this roster?
You just brought in a new general manager. This is his first major decision, and fans deserve to know what he values in a manager. How will that person handle the pitching staff, develop young players, and make tough decisions over 162 games? If Ausmus is your answer, tell us specifically where he outperformed the other candidates and what you expect him to do differently in Houston.
I care enough about this team to write you before the decision is final. Do better. Hire someone whose case you can defend on baseball grounds, and explain that decision to the fans who spend their time and money supporting this club. I get it, you have your rings and you literally couldn’t care less. NEWS FLASH, WE DO. I’ll spend my money elsewhere because it’s just laughable at this point how bad the organization has been handled the last 3 years. When my father moved here from Colorado at the age of 25 he instantly became an Astros fan, he passed right before the 22 season. That season was some of the most emotional months of my life, that World Series run was a way for me to mourn and celebrate. I spread his ashes outside of the stadium before watching game 1 inside. Something I wasn’t sure I’d ever do in my life, witness a World Series in person. I made it happen for my dad, this hire is pissing on his legacy as an Astros fan. At this point I might as well join my pops. Because this franchise is dead, just like him.
Josh Wilson
Haven’t seen my boy in a while and what are the odds I’m wearing my custom shirt with him on it, one of the legends of @UHCougarFB and an OG #jackboys. That peach bowl season was a movie!!! #gocoogs
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