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MLB Rumors Houston Astros could bring back controversial manager who was let go for the sign stealing scandal

By Sahir Bhojwani Modified 14 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Former manager A.J. Hinch talks with Jeff Luhnow, former General Manager of the Houston Astros, prior to game at Minute Maid Park on October 05, 2019. The Houston Astros are still in the spotlight for their 2017 sign-stealing cheating scandal that set the baseball world alight. Analysts, players, and fans still have not forgiven the Astros organization for their conduct, which brought shame to the MLB community. Rumors are now spreading that the Astros could bring back two controversial staff members from that era. Per an article by Sportsmap, the Astros would consider rehiring former manager A.J. Hinch and former general manager Jeff Luhnow. The two were fired in 2020 after a barrage of evidence was released to the press relating to the organization's role in the scandal. Brian T. Smith@ChronBrianSmithThe Astros went through this last year with Baker and Crane didn’t begin to commit until team won ALCS.
How committed is Crane to Click? That Q hasn’t gone away. The GM of AL’s best team deserves better than silence about his future with Astros.402The Astros went through this last year with Baker and Crane didn’t begin to commit until team won ALCS. How committed is Crane to Click? That Q hasn’t gone away. The GM of AL’s best team deserves better than silence about his future with Astros. "The Astros went through this last year with Baker and Crane didn’t begin to commit until team won ALCS. How committed is Crane to Click? That Q hasn’t gone away. The GM of AL’s best team deserves better than silence about his future with Astros." - Brian T. Smith A.J. Hinch is currently in charge of the Detroit Tigers. He managed the Houston Astros between 2015-2019 and had success during those seasons. Under his guidance, the Astros won the World Series in 2017. Hinch never finished a season below .500 with the Astros and completed five seasons with a .594 winning percentage (481-329). Jeff Luhnow was the brains behind the operations. He is still highly regarded in Houston for his business acumen and savy moves in the trade market. It doesn't hurt that he brought the organization their first ever World Series title. The latest talk of a return for Hinch and Luhnow seems strange considering the Houston Astros are currently in first place in the American League. With an impressive 92-50 record, they hold a 12.5-game lead over the Seattle Mariners and a 30-game lead over the Texas Rangers.

Dusty Baker has a 216-148 record and an AL Pennant as the Houston Astros manager after 3 seasons

Dusty Baker Jr. of the Houston Astros in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Dusty Baker and James Click, who were brought in to replace Hinch and Luhnow, have done a fine job of steadying the ship. Through all the chaos and controversy, the Astros have remained competitive in the AL. Mark Berman@MarkBermanFox26.@astros owner Jim Crane on General Manager James Click and Manager Dusty Baker: “I’m aware both contracts are up and we’ll address them at the end of the season. We don’t want any distractions right now.”58945.@astros owner Jim Crane on General Manager James Click and Manager Dusty Baker: “I’m aware both contracts are up and we’ll address them at the end of the season. We don’t want any distractions right now.” ".@astros owner Jim Crane on General Manager James Click and Manager Dusty Baker: 'I’m aware both contracts are up and we’ll address them at the end of the season. We don’t want any distractions right now.'" - Mark Berman Another key issue here is Dusty Baker's short-term contract. Although the veteran manager has done an exemplary job with the team, he has not provided any long-term guarantees that he will stick around. The roster is filled with talented stars in their prime. Houston may want to look at hiring a younger manager/GM combination to lead the team over the coming years. Owner Jim Crane will have a difficult decision that could make or break this franchise's future. While the Baker/Click combination works for the organization, why make a change? The return of Hinch and Luhnow will obviously stir up emotions around the league and add more pressure on the field. It will be interesting to see what moves the Houston Astros make this off-season. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Jodi Whisenhunt × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी