As it turns out, two of the three managerial finalists the Philadelphia Phillies interviewed this offseason will lead teams in the 2020 season.
Joe Girardi, of course, with the Phillies, and now Dusty Baker, through unforeseen circumstances leading to the departure of AJ Hinch, with the Houston Astros.
On Wednesday, the Astros hired Baker to a two-year deal to become their 24th manager in franchise history, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
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Baker, 70, becomes the oldest manager in baseball.