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Michael Schwab

@michaelschwab13

Ice Box Insiders podcast | Astros coverage | POLITICO & USA TODAY alum | Native Houstonian | TCU grad | Shipley’s, not Shipley

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Joined May 2009
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Here’s the MLB calendar till the lockout: 11/2: Free agency begins 11/6: Platinum Glove announced 11/8: Arizona Fall League Star Game 11/9: Rookie of the Year 11/10: Manager of the Year 11/10 - 11/12: GM meetings 11/11: Cy Young 11/12: MVP (Yordan? 👀) 11/16: Hall of Fame ballot announced 11/17: Rule 5 protection and Silver Slugger 11/17 - 11/19: Owner meetings 11/20: Tender deadline for arbitration eligible players 12/2: Day CBA expires and lockout begins
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People don't hate Brad Ausmus. They hate that it appears Jeff Bagwell is running everything and Flores gets no choice. It feels like Jack Easterby again.
Keith Denison (@keifer66) profile pictureKeith Denison@keifer669h
Some of yalls hatred for Brad Ausmus is comical.
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Can he do this with ABS though?
SleeperAstros (@SleeperAstros) profile pictureSleeperAstros
@SleeperAstros6h
At least Brad Ausmus will bring some intensity to the clubhouse He already has one of the best reactions to getting ejected ever🤣
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bye
Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) profile pictureFabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano3h
🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United have verbally agreed terms in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to become the new head coach. Negotiations ongoing with US Federation to move forward as $10m release clause is available to get Poch. Formal steps to follow — then here we go.
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The issue is not Brad Ausmus's winning percentage, each team is different. The issue is if this was Flores pick or Bagwell's pick. People are not stupid and optics wise, this looks all like Jeff. The issue is if Ausmus will push for the players like Dusty did or only care what his buddy says.
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Albert Pujols was never offered a contract and was never going to push for a ridiculous amount or control, per sources. The players also wanted Pujols. This is what Bagwell and Crane wanted. Period.
Eric Girard (@ericpgirard) profile pictureEric Girard@ericpgirard6h
Replying to @michaelschwab13
Crane wasn't going to meet Pujols' likely price or control demands. Plus, it was prob Molina as bench coach or else & the Cards likely told him his future was in St. Louis. Ausmus was a safe pick, he's smart & has deep Stros roots. But is he a energy guy as Flo mentioned? No way!
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So. This would be incredible.
Tom Bogert (@tombogert) profile pictureTom Bogert
@tombogert4h
🚨🇺🇸 Sources: U.S. Soccer is expected to make Pep Guardiola a top target to become next USMNT head coach. Obviously the pursuit would not be straightforward nor easy. But likely to start with call to Pep. w/ @PaulTenorio @HenryBushnell nytimes.com/athletic/7773820…
Pep Guardiola expected to be a top USMNT target if Manchester United snares Pochettino (Gift...

Pep Guardiola expected to be a top USMNT target if Manchester United snares Pochettino (Gift...

U.S. Soccer could take another big swing for its men's national team if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United

nytimes.com
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Source? The Astros announced it already
ESPN (@espn) profile pictureESPN
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The Astros are hiring Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus, who played 10 of his 18 MLB seasons in Houston, as the team's new manager, a source told ESPN. spr.ly/6010By1ROE
Source: Astros hiring former catcher Ausmus as new manager

Source: Astros hiring former catcher Ausmus as new manager

The Astros are hiring Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus, who played 10 of his 18 MLB seasons in Houston, as the team's new manager, a source confirmed to ESPN.

espn.com
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Also don't be surprised if Espada gets a chance in the front office instead
Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) profile pictureJoel Sherman
@Joelsherman17h
Joe Espada has retained a good relationship with Yankees officials and is a logical candidate for the bench coach role. If he got it, it would mean Ausmus replaced him as Astros manager and he replaced Ausmus as Yankees bench coach.
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Brad Ausmus will be the Astros new manager, per the team. He will be introduced on Friday.
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Only hopium, tell me how Ausmus can be a good manager?
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What a slap in the face to the SEVERAL players who reached out to Jim Crane to hire Pujols
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Sell the team.
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Brad Ausmus was interviewed before Randy Flores. That tells you all you need to know.
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Ausmus' coaches are going to be hilarious. A bunch of back of the baseball card guys.
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Randy Flores is going to say publicly that him choosing Brad Ausmus was all his choice. He's going to say that he connected with Ausmus and he was the best candidate. He's going to say he will wear that burden with people thinking it wasn't his pick. Folks, it wasn't his pick.
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What do expect with Brad Ausmus? It's Brad Mills 2.0
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Here is what is happening to the Houston Astros.
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This explains with Matt Kleine didn't want the Astros job. He knew he would have no authority.
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Yep.
Cory Lieder (@AustinCory) profile pictureCory Lieder@AustinCory9h
Replying to @michaelschwab13
Jeff Bagwell = Jack Easterby
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