The Houston Astros just blew up their front office, dropping the bomb on general manager Dana Brown on Monday. This is a huge shake-up for an AL West club, and it definitely matters when a division rival makes moves like this. Owner Jim Crane is stepping in on an interim basis, and you know what that means: a full-blown GM search is coming during the offseason.
A Dodgers Brain In The Mix?
So, who’s on the radar for the next GM? MLB Network’s Jon Morosi dropped a name for everyone to keep an eye on: Will Rhymes. Yeah, that Will Rhymes. The guy currently working for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Talk about spicy! Morosi put it out there on X, making it clear Rhymes is a prime candidate as the Astros start looking for their next leader.
Houston Roots And Player Dev Focus
If you don’t remember Rhymes from his playing days, he spent three seasons in the Majors, bouncing between the Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays from 2010 to 2012, mostly holding down second and third base. But his real value now? Morosi highlighted him as a “key member of the Dodgers’ front office with a focus on player development.” And guess what? Player development is “an area of need for the Astros” according to Morosi. That’s a huge flag right there. Plus, Rhymes isn’t just some random exec; he’s a Houston native! He went to Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in the city, so he’s got “strong ties to the city.” You know how big local connections can be in these kinds of decisions. That hometown angle could seriously sway the Astros’ recruiting process.
Sure, the Astros are gonna look at other candidates. But Will Rhymes is a name you definitely need to lock into your memory banks for this offseason. This isn’t just about one guy; it’s about the future direction of a rival in our division. Keep your eyes peeled, because this GM search is just getting started.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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