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Astros GM Exit Exposes Deeper Issues | Houston Astros News

The Astros are firing GM Dana Brown with 31 games left, but blame for their struggles runs deeper than just his tenure. Analysts point to legacy decisions by owners Jim Crane and Jeff Bagwell — including costly contracts for José Abreu and Rafael Montero — that handcuffed Brown’s ability to rebuild. The team’s roster is now thinning, their farm system ranked as MLB’s weakest, and manager Joe Espada won’t be returning. With the wild card still within reach, the next GM inherits a mess built by those still in charge — and faces an uphill climb to turn things around. Listen in comfort:Get a…

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