After a four-year stint with the Astros that included a World Series ring, Dusty Baker is retiring after 26 seasons as a manager, he told USA Today.
manager Dusty Baker told USA Today on Wednesday that he is retiring, a decision that comes two days after the team lost to the"I'm very grateful and thankful to Jim Crane and the Houston Astros for giving me this opportunity, and to win a championship,''"What I really appreciate is that Jim has been totally honest and transparent with me on all things.''
Baker did exactly what Crane had hoped for, deflecting attention away from a group of players who were besieged by boos in all parks other than Minute Maid, while fostering continued success. The Astros reached the AL Championship Series in 2020, secured the AL title in 2021 and won the World Series -- Baker's first as a manager -- in 2022.
"I love winning," Baker said after winning the World Series last season."I'm just telling you, I love winning probably more than anything else. I'm spoiled by winning."Baker, who will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in three seasons, ranks seventh all-time with 2,183 regular-season wins with the Astros,
Baker's 57 postseason wins -- over 13 postseason appearances -- rank fourth all-time, just ahead of Bochy .
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