Jeremy Booth

Jason Bristol @JBristolKHOU · May 16, 2019

"I'm not saying he's David Ortiz...or Ryan Howard, but he might be."

@Astros fans, the club's next great slugger may be Yordan Alvarez.

Here's what @_JeremyBooth is hearing, from the new ExtraBases podcast.

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Michael Schwab Verified account @michaelschwab13 · 3d

Here is my free PR plan for the Astros and Randy Flores:

First, prove that Flores picked Brad Ausmus. Prove that he was Flo's FIRST pick and not told to hire him. The optics are bad, Ausmus interviewed before Flores and Crane said he liked him. Don't just say it in the press conference but do the damage control because every fan doesn't currently believe Flores. Prove it anyway you can, 10 times in a row.

Second, back up that this is a different regime and that Flores is in control with solid AGM and front office hires. Fans want to see analytical, smart, good for baseball people running this team. Not buddies of Bagwell. Not just former players, but people who will make this team better for the future.

Third, let's see what Ausmus does with his coaching staff. Who is bench coach, new pitching coach and others will say everything. Flores should have a say but this ultimately is Ausmus's picks as well.

Forth, Brad Ausmus needs to make the players feel like he's on their side. The second they feel he's a front office guy, he will lose the dugout.

Finally, back up everything with smart player moves. Fans want to see Cam Smith extended. Make smart trades and good free agent decisions. If Peña is traded, it better be for an incredible return.

At the end of the day, most fans are feeling that this is like the Bill O'Brien/Jack Easterby Texans. There is so much damage control this team has to do and when the lockout starts, fans could be stuck with a bad taste in their mouth if the team doesn't fix this before then.

There is A LOT of works to do.

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