Astros GM Dana Brown opts for patience in search for Dusty Baker's replacement: "I don't really have a timeline right now"

When Dusty Baker announced his resignation as manager of the Houston Astros after the team's loss in the ALCS, fans were reeling. Baker had been involved with the club since 2020 and was seen as a big factor contributing to the Astros' World Series win in 2022.

After 19 seasons playing in MLB, Baker made the move to coaching in 1993. Staggeringly, Baker has been involved in some three percent of all MLB games in history, whether in a managerial or playing capacity.

"Dusty Baker brings out the best in all his players." Congratulations on your retirement, Dusty!" - MLB Network

Now 74, Dusty Baker knew that it was time to call it quits after the Houston Astros fell to the Texas Rangers in a seven-game ALCS. After 546 games in the Astros dugout, Baker's time had finally come.

While Astros fans understood Baker's motivation to retire, the former outfielder's departure has left the team with some big questions to answer. Already, pundits have stacked up articles that ask who may be succeeding Baker in the role.

In a recent statement, Houston Astros GM Dana Brown discussed the campaign to find Baker's replacement. According to Astros writer Chandler Rome, Brown is being careful not to rush the process and has high standards to replace the oldest manager to win a championship in North American sports history.

"Astros GM Dana Brown on the managerial search: "I don't really have a timeframe right now ... I'm looking for someone with some leadership ability, someone that can run the clubhouse, someone with great feel for players and managing players. There's a lot I'm looking for." - Chandler Rome

Unfortunately for Dana Brown, the Houston Astros are not the only team in the running for a new manager. Both the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians are in the market and appear to be attracting significant attention for the role. Whether or not a replacement befitting of the great Dusty Baker can be found remains to be seen.

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Dusty Baker will leave a lasting legacy on Houston

While the Astros were well on their way to becoming a top team before Dusty Baker, he made the team a modern dynasty. After falling short in his seventh straight ALCS, Baker finally decided to hand over the reins.

Now, it is of paramount importance that the spirit, passion, and knowledge of Baker can be resurrected in whoever the team chooses as their next manager.