Astros GM Randy Flores: Hiring Brad Ausmus as manager was 'choice I wanted to make'

First reported by NY Post at Wed 9:46 AM · 4 outlets in all

1. Yahoo Sports53mAstros GM Randy Flores: Hiring Brad Ausmus as manager was 'choice I wanted to make'The hiring of Brad Ausmus as Astros manager fuels questions about Randy Flores' decision-making power. Houston's new GM details why he chose the former catcher.
2. The Athletic(subscription required)1hNew Astros GM Randy Flores says Ausmus hire was his call: 'I'm making decisions'A week into the job, Flores says he's comfortable with a unique hierarchy that includes himself, owner Jim Crane and adviser Jeff Bagwell.
3. Sports Illustrated3hBrad Ausmus Returns to Astros With Plenty Left to Prove as ManagerHouston's new manager brings experience, but do his previous results inspire confidence that he can succeed?
4. NY Post13hBrad Ausmus bolting Yankees to become Astros’ new manager