Houston Astros part ways with manager Joe Espada
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:02 · Archive
The Houston Astros have not renewed manager Joe Espada's contract and parted ways with him on Wednesday.
The Houston Astros announced Wednesday that they will not renew manager Joe Espada's contract, which is set to expire at the end of the month. Team owner Jim Crane said in a statement: 'We are thankful for Joe's hard work, his passion for the game, and for his commitment to the Houston Astros. He represented the Astros and the Houston community in the most positive way.'
The decision comes after the Astros won the AL West with an 81-81 record despite significant injuries, making them the first team in Major League Baseball history to reach the postseason without a winning record. However, they were swept by the Chicago White Sox in two games in a Wild Card playoff series.
The Astros are also searching for a new general manager after former GM Dana Brown was fired in August. On Wednesday, the team also parted ways with several coaching staff members including catching instructor Tim Cossins, game planning coach Tommy Kawamura, third base coach Tony Perezchica, assistant hitting coach Anthony Iapoce and assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz. The Astros retained pitching coach Josh Miller, first base coach Dave Clark and hitting coach Victor Rodriguez.
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- Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their managerThe Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract.News4Jax · 14 Oct, 16:28
- Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their managerThe Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract.Clickorlando · 14 Oct, 16:28
In this story: Houston Astros · Joe Espada · Jim Crane · Chicago White Sox · Dana Brown
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