Houston, TX (My Sportsbook) - The Houston Astros will have their entire coaching staff back for the 2003 campaign, the team announced on Tuesday. The staff has agreed to new one-year contracts, while manager Jimy Williams is entering the second year of a three-year deal he signed before the 2002 season. Williams replaced Larry Dierker, who was fired despite leading the Astros to the playoffs in four out of five seasons. Hitting coach Harry Spilman, pitching coach Burt Hooton, first base coach Jose Cruz, third base coach Gene Lamont, bullpen coach Mark Bailey and bench coach John Tamargo will all be back next year. |
