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By Jon Paul Hoornstra
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The New York Yankees' list of needs grew by two on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Brad Ausmus, the Yankees' bench coach the last three seasons, was on the verge of being hired to manage the Houston Astros according to multiple reports. James Rowson, their hitting coach since November 2023, is discussing taking a position on the coaching staff of the San Francisco Giants, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.com.
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that Rowson will be hired to the job of offensive coordinator. Regardless of Rowson's title, one thing became clear at this week's GM Meetings: manager Aaron Boone's coaching staff will look different in 2027.
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Ausmus, who previously managed the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels, caught more than 1,200 games for the Astros during his playing career. He and former Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell, now an adviser to owner Jim Crane, remain close.
The hiring of Ausmus is the first major decision by the Astros under general manager Randy Flores, who was introduced last week.
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Ausmus also represents a reversal of a recent trend that had seen more experienced managerial candidates passed over in favor of first-timers. Of the 29 active managers in MLB, 18 had never managed a big-league game before taking their current job. (One team, the Angels, still need to hire a manager for the 2027 season).
The Astros have interviewed Ausmus for their manager and general manager positions in the past. He'll get his chance with the franchise at somewhat of a low point.
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After reaching the American League Championship Series every year from 2017-24, they have failed to win a postseason game under Joe Espada from 2024-26.
Espada, coincidentally, was mentioned as a candidate to take Ausmus' job with the Yankees by Erik Boland of Newsday.
Rowson's contract expired after the 2026 season. Prior to joining the Yankees, he held various hitting coach titles with the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs.
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