Details of Dusty Baker Short-Term Contract With Astros Revealed and It Makes Perfect Sense
By Will Coleman
The Houston Astros have found a replacement for manager AJ Hinch in the aftermath of their cheating scandal and investigation. One day after sources suggested a deal with three-time NL Manager of the Year Dusty Baker was all but in place, the Astros made it official.
There was speculation on how long Baker would be asked to stay in Houston, but now that things are official we know there's a key part of his contract the Astros will have their eye on.
Dusty Baker's contract is officially a one-year deal with a club option in 2021 that includes a buyout
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 29, 2020
Baker's contract has him initially set up in Houston for one season after early reports indicated he'd be there for two years. With a club option at the end of the season, Baker could get extended through 2021 or his contract could get bought out.
Baker's got a solid track record as a manager with postseason experience and could benefit from all the talent around him in Houston.
Why Dusty Baker is a great choice to manage this Astros mess https://t.co/GuiIrUfiD5
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) January 29, 2020
A fresh start with a manager like Baker is what's best for the organization, and it could very well be a bridge to a younger mind in a couple of years.