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10/30 20:45 CDT Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had
been assistant GM with Cardinals
Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant
GM with Cardinals
HOUSTON (AP) --- The Houston Astros hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy
Flores as general manager Friday.
Flores replaces Dana Brown, who was let go in August with his contract set to
expire at the end of the season. The Astros also need to hire a manager this
offseason --- Joe Espada's contract was not renewed after the AL West champions
were swept by the Chicago White Sox in their Wild Card Series.
The 51-year-old Flores becomes the 15th general manager in franchise history.
He had been serving as St. Louis' assistant general manager of amateur and pro
acquisition.
The former major league pitcher joined the Cardinals' front office as director
of scouting in 2015 and spent eight seasons (2019-26) as an assistant GM with
the club.
"Randy has had a huge impact on the Cardinals over the last 10 seasons," Astros
owner Jim Crane said in a statement. "Throughout the entire interview process
we've been thoroughly impressed with Randy and his background in scouting and
player acquisition. We're happy to welcome Randy and his family to the Astros
and we can't wait to get to work on bringing another championship to Houston."
Flores will be formally introduced by the Astros in a news conference Monday
morning at Daikin Park.
"I am excited and grateful for this amazing opportunity," Flores said. "The
Astros have a long winning tradition under Jim Crane and I look forward to
contributing to the success. I want to thank the Cardinals organization for the
opportunities and support that made this next chapter possible. My family and I
are excited to make Houston home."
The Astros cut ties with Brown on Aug. 24. Three assistant general managers and
Hall of Famer and special adviser Jeff Bagwell took over his responsibilities
for the remainder of the season while Crane sought a replacement.
Houston went 81-81 to win the AL West for the fifth time in six years, becoming
the first big league club without a winning record to reach the playoffs in a
non-shortened season.
Flores pitched in the majors for eight seasons from 2002-10, going 11-5 with a
4.61 ERA and four saves. The left-hander made 347 relief appearances and three
starts for Texas, Colorado, St. Louis and Minnesota.
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