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Houston Astros GM Randy Flores' managerial connections
Houston Astros GM Randy Flores has ties to three potential managers: Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, and Luis Urueta.
In brief
Houston Astros GM Randy Flores has ties to three potential managers: Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, and Luis Urueta. Houston Astros GM Randy Flores interviewed Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, and Luis Urueta for the manager role after Joe Espada's departure. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Randy Flores' first task
Randy Flores' first task as Houston Astros GM is to find a manager to replace Joe Espada.
Albert Pujols connection
Flores and Pujols were St. Louis Cardinals teammates for five seasons from 2004 to 2008.
Morgan Ensberg connection
Flores and Ensberg were college teammates at USC for three seasons from 1995 to 1997.
Luis Urueta connection
Urueta works with Skip Schumaker, who played with Flores in St. Louis.
Former Astros catcher Brad Ausmus
Brad Ausmus interviewed with the Astros before Flores was hired.
Pujols' peak performance
Pujols won two MVP awards during his peak with the Cardinals, including a 2006 season with 49 home runs and 137 RBIs.
Ensberg's college success
Ensberg won the 1998 national championship with Flores' brother Ron and was a Houston Astros prospect.
Urueta's role with Schumaker
Urueta served as bench coach for Schumaker when he was manager of the Miami Marlins and later the Texas Rangers.
What matters most
Houston Astros GM Randy Flores interviewed Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, and Luis Urueta for the manager role after Joe Espada's departure.
