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Astros bring back former catcher Brad Ausmus as their manager after Joe Espada exit

HOUSTON (AP) — Brad Ausmus was named manager of the Houston Astros on Wednesday. New general manager Randy Flores made the announcement, which brings the former catcher back to the place where he spent 10 years of his playing career. “We are thrilled to welcome Brad back to the Astros…

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  • Brad Ausmus was named manager of the Houston Astros on Wednesday.New general manager Randy Flores made the announcement, which brings the former catcher back to the place where he spent 10 years of his playing career. — Yahoo Sports New Reported by 3 outlets Also in nearly the same words: The Republic, Times Colonist
  • Brad Ausmus was named manager of the Houston Astros on Wednesday. — The Republic New Reported by 2 outlets Also in nearly the same words: Times Colonist
  • Brad Ausmus is expected to become the Astros’ manager after three seasons as Aaron Boone’s Yankees bench coach, leaving New York to find a replacement. — Independent Journal Review

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