The Houston Astros' decision to fire manager AJ Hinch amid this week's MLB sign-stealing punishments creates a managerial opening with just a month before spring training. While the Astros' current situation is complicated, with GM Jeff Luhnow's firing leaving an undetermined front-office structure under owner Jim Crane, whomever Houston tabs as its next skipper will be inheriting one of the most talented rosters in baseball. read more https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28495789/potential-candidates-replace-aj-hinch-astros-manager
