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Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with 3-year contract
Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with 3-year contract
cleveland.com — New Indians boss turns down an offer to lead the Astros, beats out Bobby Valentine, Torey Lovullo to replace Eric Wedge. (more) Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with ...
Astros have a very bad day, and that's being kind
blogs.chron.com — Sounds like Drayton just wants a manager for transitional purposes til the team is ready to compete. This team will not be competitive for another 2-3 yrs minimum. By that time the manager Drayton is wanting to hire now will be a manager without a ... (more) Astros have a very bad day, and that's being kind

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Ex-Nationals manager Manny Acta among the Indians' candidates to replace Wedge
Ex-Nationals manager Manny Acta among the Indians' candidates to replace Wedge
cleveland.com — Fired by Washington this summer, Acta "excited and honored" to be interviewed. He's also interviewing for the Astros' position this week. (more) Ex-Nationals manager Manny Acta among the Indians' ...
Astros' search goes on without Acta
mlb.mlb.com — Now that Manny Acta has been hired by the Cleveland Indians after rebuffing the Astros, the club's search for a manager continues. (more) Astros' search goes on without Acta
Mattingly may be ready to step up to the plate in managerial position
boston.com — The Rays are likely to hire a hitting coach with a more modern approach, while the Giants will likely stick with a traditional hitting coach - someone like a Ron “Papa Jack’’ Jackson or Mike Easler. Jackson, who has recently been with the Triple A ... (more) Mattingly may be ready to step up to the plate in ...
Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job
Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job
chron.com — Less than two weeks since declaring a potential return to the Astros as too good to be true, Manny Acta ended talks with the club after intense flirtations Saturday. Instead, he chose the Cleveland Indians. According to a person with knowledge of the ... (more) Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job
Report: Houston Astros to name Boston Red Sox's Brad Mills skipper
sports.espn.go.com — Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills will be hired as the Houston Astros' next manager, KRIV-TV in Houston is reporting. (more) Report: Houston Astros to name Boston Red Sox's Brad ...
Twitter / Alyson Footer: The Astros have hired Red  ...
Twitter / Alyson Footer: The Astros have hired Red ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! The Astros have hired Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills as their new manager. about 2 hours ago from web alysonfooter Alyson Footer Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status Goodies API Business Help Jobs ... (more) Twitter / Alyson Footer: The Astros have hired Red ...
Sox to stay internal for bench coach?
boston.com — NEW YORK -- While Sox manager Terry Francona is ecstatic at the news that Brad Mills was named the manager of the Houston Astros today, it is also clear that he will have a void to fill on the Red... (more) Sox to stay internal for bench coach?
Yost, Acta, Melvin, Garner Just Some Up for Astros Manager Spot
Yost, Acta, Melvin, Garner Just Some Up for Astros Manager Spot
bizofbaseball.com — The Houston Astros search for a new manager will begin in earnest on Wednesday when internal candidates Dave Clark and Al Pedrique will be interviewed at Minute Maid Park, General Manager Ed Wade announced today. Clark and Pedrique will be the first of 10 candidates scheduled to be ... (more) Yost, Acta, Melvin, Garner Just Some Up for Astros ...
Melvin, Acta interview with Astros
Melvin, Acta interview with Astros
mlb.mlb.com — By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 10/16/09 9:02 PM ET HOUSTON -- Bob Melvin and Manny Acta, two men who were fired as managers in the first half of last season, interviewed with the Astros on Friday for their full-time managerial position with hopes of ... (more) Melvin, Acta interview with Astros
Are players and owners heading for another collision of collusion?
boston.com — ■Travel days and off days. “Almost every collective bargaining I’ve been involved with, we’ve had demands to have day games on getaway days. It makes perfect sense. And the owners’ response isn’t, ‘Travel is easy for you guys, don’t worry about it.’ ... (more) Are players and owners heading for another collision of ...
Brad Mills Selected as New Manager of Astros
Brad Mills Selected as New Manager of Astros
bizofbaseball.com — Yesterday, it was Jed Moyer, and today the picking apart of the Red Sox front office continues. The Houston Astros have selected Brad Mills as their new manager. The Astros have called a 3p.m. press conference with General Manager Ed Wade, Tal Smith, President, Baseball Operations and Tal ... (more) Brad Mills Selected as New Manager of Astros
Astros line up familiar names for manager
Astros line up familiar names for manager
houston.astros.mlb.com — By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 10/12/09 9:28 PM ET HOUSTON -- The Astros on Monday unveiled a diverse list of 10 candidates they hope to get to know better within the next week during the first round of interviews for their vacant managerial position.  ... (more) Astros line up familiar names for manager
Houston Street and Ryan Howard Illustrate the Closer Fallacy
Houston Street and Ryan Howard Illustrate the Closer Fallacy
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Pat Lackey Let's start by looking at two stat lines. Some of you have probably already guessed where I'm going with this, but bear with me. Player A: .319/.395/.691, 1 HR/11.56 plate appearances Player B: .207/.298/.356, 1 HR/37 plate ... (more) Houston Street and Ryan Howard Illustrate the Closer Fallacy
PADRES: Ready will interview to be Astros' manager
nctimes.com — Padres hitting coach Randy Ready is one of 10 candidates to be the Houston Astros' next manager. The Astros asked for, and were granted, permission to talk to Ready. He'll interview with Astros officials on Thursday. "This is a really good ... (more) PADRES: Ready will interview to be Astros' manager
Chicago Cubs Considering Next Hitting Coach
Chicago Cubs Considering Next Hitting Coach
bleachernation.com — The first rumor about a possible hitting coach replacement involves Texas Rangers’ coach Rudy Jaramillo. The Chicago Cubs let their hitting coach, Von Joshua, return to AAA Iowa. Joshua, himself, was a midseason replacement for previous hitting coach Gerald Perry. Hitting coaches ... (more) Chicago Cubs Considering Next Hitting Coach
Astros drop icon Cruz from coaching staff
Astros drop icon Cruz from coaching staff
chron.com — Jose Cruz, one of the most popular players and coaches in Astros history, was shocked when team president Tal Smith and general manager Ed Wade told him Tuesday his services as one of the club's coaches will no longer be needed. Cruz has been offered ... (more) Astros drop icon Cruz from coaching staff
Reflective Yost interviews with Astros
Reflective Yost interviews with Astros
mlb.mlb.com — By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com 10/15/09 5:10 PM ET MILWAUKEE -- Former Brewers manager Ned Yost has had 13 months to mull what went wrong in Milwaukee, and he broke a long period of relative silence Thursday after interviewing to be the next skipper of the ... (more) Reflective Yost interviews with Astros
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Shortstop Edition
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Shortstop Edition
bluejays.gearupforsports.com — The Toronto Blue Jays have already had a busy offseason with the revamping of several front office positions by new general manager Alex Anthopoulos. However, from a physical Blue Jays roster standpoint nothing has occurred as of yet. Anthopoulos has let Toronto fans, as well as ... (more) Should I Stay or Should I Go? Shortstop Edition
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