The Astros stuck with manager Brad Mills this season, despite new ownership and a new general manager, but it appears they are already thinking about who will lead them into the American League West in 2013. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, Mills will likely be replaced after the season.
Mills, who was hired in October of 2009 under former owner Drayton McLane and former general manager Ed Wade, is in the final year of his contract while the Astros hold a club option for 2013. Entering play this evening, he owns a 164-243 (.403) record as the Houston skipper.
As for Mills’ replacement, Rosenthal was told that new GM Jeff Luhnow will likely consider three candidates from his time with the Cardinals, including Astros bench coach Joe Pettini, former Nationals manager and current Reds Double-A manager Jim Riggleman and Cardinals first base coach Chris Maloney.