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Houston Astros Will Reportedly Name Espada Manager on Monday

The Houston Astros are expected to name their next manager as early as Monday.

Kade Kistner

Houston Astros Will Reportedly Name Espada Manager on Monday
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The news everyone has been waiting and expecting will likely occur on Monday.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday in his weekly column that the Houston Astros are expected to name Joe Espada their next manager.

Espada was always the first choice for general manager Dan Brown when it came to selecting Dusty Baker's replacement. It just made too much sense. 

The long-time bench coach of the Astros, Espada knows the ownership, front office and most importantly, the players. Houston has become a dynasty and the next skipper to take the helm will have rough waters to navigate.

The Texas Rangers look like one of the most dangerous teams in MLB, especially after winning the World Series. They are expected to add more talent. The Seattle Mariners could pursue Shohei Ohtani.

Meanwhile, Houston may close their checkbook this winter.

When it comes to charting a path forward, Espada is the guy. He always was. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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