HOUSTON (AP) _ The Houston Astros have extended the contract of general manager
Jeff Luhnow through the 2023 season and added president of baseball operations
to his title.
Luhnow, who was hired by the Astros on Dec. 7, 2011, led a remarkable
turnaround in Houston, helping the Astros move from a 100-loss team to winning
its first World Series last season.
Luhnow is focused on helping the Astros remain contenders for years to come and
says: “While we are proud of what we have accomplished in a short time, we are
not done yet.”
The president of baseball operations title was created for Luhnow because owner
Jim Crane thought “that was a title that he deserved and earned.”
Financial terms of the deal weren’t released.