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New York PostNews report · Oct 31, 2:57 AM
Astros hire Randy Flores as new general manager to continue whirlwind offseason
The Houston Astros hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as general manager Friday.
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Houston Astros hire Randy Flores as 15th general manager in franchise history, team says
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What happened The Houston Astros have hired Randy Flores as the 15th general manager in franchise history, the team announced Friday.
The headline split The center frames it as "Houston Astros hire Randy Flores as 15th general manager in franchise history, team says". The right frames it as "Astros hire Randy Flores as new general manager to continue whirlwind offseason".
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CenterHouston Astros hire Randy Flores as 15th general manager in franchise history, team says
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Right / center-rightAstros hire Randy Flores as new general manager to continue whirlwind offseason
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Oct 31, 1:59 AM
Houston Astros hire Randy Flores as 15th general manager in franchise history, team says
The Houston Astros have hired Randy Flores as the 15th general manager in franchise history, the team announced Friday.
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