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Rays VP James Click Hired by Astros to Replace Jeff Luhnow as General Manager

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The Houston Astros have found their new general manager, hiring Tampa Bay Rays vice president of baseball operations James Click.

The Astros announced Click's hiring Monday.

"James has had an impressive career," Houston owner Jim Crane said in the official announcement. "He is a respected leader who has progressed in this game across all aspects of Baseball Operations and he has built great relationships with both front office and clubhouse personnel. I am thrilled to introduce him as our new General Manager—he is a great addition to the Astros.