HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big league skipper highlighted by a World Series win last season.
“I’m very grateful and thankful to (owner) Jim Crane and the Houston Astros for giving me this opportunity, and to win a championship,’’ Baker told the newspaper.
The Astros have scheduled a news conference for Thursday morning that Baker, Crane and general manager Dana Brown are set to attend.
He played with Hank Aaron in Atlanta and won a World Series with the Dodgers in 1981.
Baker made two World Series trips before winning it all with Houston last season.
Persons:
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Organizations:
HOUSTON, Houston Astros, USA, Astros, Rangers, of Fame, Texas Rangers, Houston, Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Blue Jays, Braves, Baker’s San Francisco Giants, Angels, Giants, Nationals
Locations:
Northern California, Atlanta, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Washington, Houston, California