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08/24 09:17 CDT Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually agree to part ways
Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually agree to part ways
By KRISTIE RIEKEN
AP Sports Writer
HOUSTON (AP) --- General manager Dana Brown and the Houston Astros have
mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday, when it was tied for
first place in the AL West.
Brown's contract was set to expire at the end of the season. Senior adviser
Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and
Connor Huff will take over Brown's responsibilities while team owner Jim Crane
will oversee baseball operations during the transition.
The move comes after the Astros went 3-6 on a homestand that ended Sunday to
fall into a tie with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead.
Brown had been the team's general manager since January 2023.
"Over the past four seasons, Dana has helped our organization win two division
titles and has led our baseball front office through key scouting, draft and
development efforts," Crane said in a statement. "On behalf of the Astros, I
want to thank him for his commitment, energy, and contributions to our
organization. We wish he and his family the best."
Brown came to Houston after four seasons as vice president of scouting for the
Atlanta Braves to replace James Click, who was not given a new contract and
left the Astros just days after they won the 2022 World Series.
"I want to thank Jim Crane for the opportunity to serve in my first role as an
MLB General Manager," Brown said. "The Astros organization and the fans have
welcomed me and my family, and I am grateful to have called Houston home for
the past four seasons. I wish the organization well and I look forward to the
future as I continue my 36-plus years in professional baseball."
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