Brad Ausmus is a "finalist" for the GM job with the Houston Astros and there is a similar type of concern around here as there is with Jeff Saturday, albeit to a far lesser degree.
Ausmus spent 10 years playing for HOU, was on the '05 WS team, the owner likes him, etc. At least he's been an MLB manager, though. But guys are asking, "Would he be considered for any other GM job in the league outside of the place he played with the owner that he has a relationship with?".
I think you have to think that way about Saturday, obviously.
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