National League Executive Calls One GM Vacancy the 'Worst' in MLB
Three teams are still looking for a head of baseball operations, and one carries a worse reputation than the other two.
With less than a week left in the MLB regular season, three American League West teams - the Angels, Athletics, and Astros - have yet to appoint a permanent head of baseball operations. The Astros' situation is particularly unique. While teams like the Angels and Athletics have taken action by replacing their executives mid-season, the Astros are still grappling with the fallout from James Click's rejection of a contract extension.
The Astros did the unthinkable - they fired their CEO, Perry Minasian, David Forst, and Dana Brown in the middle of the season. This unprecedented move by the Astros has one National League executive, Russell Dorsey, declaring it to be the "worst job" among the available positions. The reason behind this bleak assessment lies in Jeff Bagwell's role as the Astros' senior adviser.
Bagwell, who has been with the organization since 2023, has been criticized for undermining the Astros' decision-making process. His analytical approach has reportedly clashed with Click's style, leading to his dismissal. It's a stark contrast to the other teams, whose executives presumably operate with more autonomy. Should the Astros secure a World Series title, their next GM or POBO could potentially face Bagwell's influence, complicating their decision-making process further.
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