EastCoastAgNc said:

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwfYXZPNRHc/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
Can someone explain this sorcery to me? How is that pitch even possible...

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Farmer1906 said:

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The Angels are "expressing strong interest" in Tim Anderson, per @BNightengale pic.twitter.com/3pZLLJCe8k

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 13, 2023

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CORRECTION: I was told by several people that Gary Pettis was leaving for the Angels to join Ron Washington's squad. Apparently this isn't true.

Apologies for my mistake.

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) November 13, 2023

texasaggie2015 said:

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CORRECTION: I was told by several people that Gary Pettis was leaving for the Angels to join Ron Washington's squad. Apparently this isn't true.

Apologies for my mistake.

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) November 13, 2023

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Ciboag96 said:

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Espada. Wow. I may have to throw my laptop across the room after his first lineup card, just for old times sake.

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Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow thought finding another up-and-comer was a good fit for the staff, effectively making the bench coach position an apprenticeship.

"That model continues to be the right model for us, to have a managerial prospect in that seat, and that's essentially what he's been for us," Luhnow said. "He's been terrific."

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Espada also embodies the evolving role of the modern coach, balancing responsibilities as a conduit to the front office with the traditional task of developing players. His aptitude and experience in both areas explain why he has been linked to so many managerial job openings interviewing for several open posts last winter and at least one, with the Cubs last Monday, for next year. (Espada declined to be interviewed for this article because of his status as a managerial candidate.)

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"He was a big reason why we were able to be transformative eventually with the shift," Cashman said. "When he was in charge, it was still something that was resisted by our players, by our field staff. Other people were constantly poking fun at it, questioning it, whether it was our media, our radio broadcast team, whether it was the fans, the YES Network broadcasters.

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"We use a lot of information to help our coaches do their jobs," Luhnow said. "He's very receptive to it. He pushes us when he doesn't agree, but ultimately he's responsible for making sure everybody all of our coaches and players are following the plan that A.J. sets."

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But beyond internal politicking and understanding the nuances of analytics, the modern coaching job still demands long hours of technique instruction. Astros shortstop Carlos Correa described arriving early to spring training camp every day to work on his defense with Espada. "I think he's one of the best infield coaches out there," Correa said. "It's unbelievable how much I've learned from him."

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"Very prepared. Very detailed. Passionate about sports. Passionate about teaching," Hyde said. "He communicates extremely well with players. He's just a baseball guy. He loves the game. He's very interested in other ideas. We would just talk the game a lot over the years."

Cashman, who hired Espada away from the Marlins in 2013, emphasized that what he looks for are "collaborative, open-minded people" and said the Astros targeted Espada with good reason.

"He was one of the better coaches I've had," Cashman said. "And I've been here a long time."

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We got our guy! We have hired Joe Espada as our 20th manager in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/g1XK2ziiwU

— Houston Astros (@astros) November 13, 2023

New Astros manager Joe Espada with GM Dana Brown pic.twitter.com/pjJzYsWQAF

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) November 13, 2023

AustinCountyAg said:

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Lonestar_Ag09 said:

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Dana's intro speech. Ice cold to a former manager DAMN

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I didn't think it was that cold, besides throwing in looking for a manager who was "humble"

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Farmer1906 said:

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I think i know the answer to these but i will ask anyway. Is anyone on here unhappy or at least indifferent to this hiring? Is anyone worried about the falloff from Dusty?

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