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Reggie Jackson Makes Admission About His Time With the Houston Astros

Reggie Jackson left the New York Yankees and joined the Houston Astros front office and now reveals his thoughts on his new franchise.

Kade Kistner

Reggie Jackson Makes Admission About His Time With the Houston Astros
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Reggie Jackson was a New York Yankees fixture. When he departed the team's front office two years ago, many were shocked. But he soon took up residence with the Houston Astros. 

According to a recent New York Post column, the reason Jackson left the Yankees was because he "[felt] like a hood ornament." 

Jackson also details how he felt like he was on the outside looking and was left out of being able to help with any real decision making. He felt like he needed a change of scenery where his expertise and opinions on the sport would be valued. 

On May 12, 2021 Jackson found a new home with the Astros just months after departing New York. Owner Jim Crane hired Jackson to help focus on community support initiatives. 

Since then, he has been nothing but happy and feels valued by Crane and the Astros. 

“I’m part of the mix,” he says. “I’m a part of the decision making process. I couldn’t have landed in a better spot."

Now, Jackson's voice is heard by one of the most supportive owners in the sport and he can continue to have an impact on the local Houston area as well as the game itself. 

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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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