10 names that would make sense in Houston Astros' manager search

Here are 10 names that would make sense in the Houston Astros' manager search:

1. Danny Lehmann, Dodgers bench coach - Lehmann's ties to Houston, as a former player and current coach, make him an intriguing candidate. He won back-to-back World Series titles as Dave Roberts' bench coach in Los Angeles.

2. Omar López, Astros bench coach - López deserves to be a big-league manager, but his proximity to Astros front office may make it difficult for him to secure the job.

3. Rodney Linares, Rays bench coach - Linares, who came up through the Astros' minor league system, has been a part of successful teams in Tampa Bay and is well-regarded in the organization.

4. Julio Linares, Rodney's father - Julio Linares spent a significant amount of time in the Astros' organization, mentoring future stars and managing the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

5. David Ross - Ross, an experienced bench coach with a championship pedigree, could provide the stability the Astros are searching for.

6. Rocco Baldelli - Baldelli, despite having less experience than some of his competitors, brings a cutting-edge perspective to the managerial search.

7. David Ross - Ross, an experienced bench coach with a championship pedigree, could provide the stability the Astros are searching for.

8. Brad Ausmus, Yankees bench coach - Ausmus has had managerial stints in Detroit and Los Angeles, but his ties to Jim Crane and the Astros make him a potential candidate.

9. Joe Espada - Despite being officially out of the running, Espada's experience and familiarity with the organization make him a potential fallback candidate.

10. Walker McKinven, White Sox bench coach - McKinven, a young and dynamic bench coach, could bring a fresh perspective to the Astros' management search.