Multiple sources are reporting that the Astros have hired Ed Wade to take the place of Tim Purpura as the team’s general manager. These sources are basing this on Drayton’s McLane statement that he will be holding a press conference at 3:00 to announce Ed Wade as the team’s new GM.
I’ve said before that I think this is a bad hire. But bad hires seems to be what Drayton does best. I’m just happy that he didn’t rush into anything. — John Royal
This article appears in Sep 20-26, 2007.
