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James Click Rejects Astros Contract Offer, Won't Return as GM After 2022 World Series

The contentious relationship between Houston Astros owner Jim Crane and general manager James Click has come to an end less than one week after the team's World Series victory.

The Astros and Click parted ways Friday after he rejected the team's one-year contract offer.

Crane issued a statement about Click in the wake of his departure:

Bob Nightengale

Astros owner Jim Crane: ‘We are grateful for all of James’ contributions. We have had great success in each of his three seasons, and James has been an important part of that success. I want to personally thank him and wish him and his family well moving forward.