SB Nation Houston - Houston Astros Search For New Managerhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2012-09-12T21:17:43-05:00http://houston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30917772012-09-12T21:17:43-05:002012-09-12T21:17:43-05:00Astros Interim Manager Tony DeFrancesco Will Interview For Permanent Job
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<img alt="September 3, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco (11) looks out onto the field before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates during first inning the at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/gl20p4vrlDacfwDfOBhCdZZFxOo=/0x67:4000x2734/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/photo_images/8773237/20120903_pjc_al8_120.jpg" />
<figcaption>September 3, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco (11) looks out onto the field before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates during first inning the at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
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<p>Long-time minor-league skipper DeFrancesco will interview for the Astros managing position this week.</p> <p>Houston Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco will have the opportunity to interview for the club's permanent position, <a target="_blank" href="http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120911&content_id=38256802&notebook_id=38256806&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou">according to a report</a> on the Astros website. He will be meeting with team owner Jim Crane, president George Postolos, and general manager Jeff Luhnow this week to make his case for the job.</p>
<p>"I feel confident when I'm on the bench, and running the game is something I've done my whole life," DeFrancesco said regarding his opportunity to interview.</p>
<p>DeFrancesco was an 18-year managing veteran in the minor leagues and was in the middle of his second season with the Astros' Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City when he was named the interim manager of the Astros. His new assignment came as Astros manager Brad Mills was fired on Aug. 18th.</p>
<p>The first-time major-league skipper has managed Houston to a 6-15 record since taking over for Mills, who left the team with a 39-82 record.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/9/12/3324392/astros-manager-tony-defrancesco-mlbBrett Hein