Arrr! The Astros be appointin' Joe Espada as their cap'n to fill Dusty Baker's boots, matey!
2023-11-14
Avast, me hearties! The Houston Astros be settin' sail with a new cap'n, Joe Espada! He be takin' the helm from ol' Dusty Baker, who be retirin' after their cursed loss in the ALCS. Yo ho ho, here be to a new adventure on these treacherous baseball seas!
The Houston Astros have promoted bench coach Joe Espada to manager, filling the shoes of the legendary Dusty Baker who retired after the team's playoff run. This will be Espada's first opportunity to become a manager, having previously served as a coach for the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees before joining the Astros in 2018. Espada expressed his excitement and gratitude, stating that this is a dream come true for him. He is the second Latin-born manager in Astros' history, following Preston Gomez who managed the team in the 1970s.Espada had been hopeful about getting a shot at leading the team when Baker retired. He stated his love for the city, team, and community, and his belief in his ability to continue the team's success. The Astros have been a dominant force in the American League for the past seven years, consistently making it to the league championship series and winning two World Series titles, the most recent one in 2022. However, they were eliminated in the ALCS this year by the Texas Rangers, who went on to win the World Series.
Astros' general manager Dana Brown expressed his confidence in Espada, emphasizing his leadership skills, communication abilities, and humility. Brown believes that Espada is the right fit for the job and that the fans deserve continued success. Overall, the Astros are looking forward to continuing their winning tradition under Espada's leadership.