Pujols to interview for Astros manager role
A graduate of Ohio State University with a focus on Sports Journalism, Natalie Green has worked for several Ohio sports blogs before joining Youngstown Current. With a decade of experience, she covers professional teams and events, providing comprehensive updates and analysis.
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HOUSTON — Albert Pujols will interview to be the next Houston Astros manager, a person familiar with the scheduling told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the Astros had not publicly released their list of candidates. The three-time MVP and two-time World Series champion will be interviewed later this week, the person said. Former Astros catcher and current New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus is also a candidate for the job, according to the person. The team is looking for a replacement for Joe Espada, whose contract was not renewed after Houston went 81-81 in the regular season to win the AL West but was swept by the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card Series. Houston s plan to interview Pujols comes days after the team hired former St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as general manager. Flores had been serving as St. Louis’ assistant general manager of amateur and pro acquisition. He joined the Cardinals’ fr