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Former Fort Wayne Skipper, Randy Ready to Interview with Astros
By Chad Gramling | October 14, 2009
Until this season, Randy Ready was the winningest manager in the Fort Wayne franchise’s history. Since that time, he’s managed at all levels in the Sand Diego Padres system except for the Major Leagues. During the offseason last year, he interviewed with the Seattle Mariners after being named by Baseball America as the minor league manager who is most ready to take on a big league gig.
During the 2009 season, the Padres promoted Ready to hitting coach, but I am sure they knew it is only a matter of time before Ready is managing a Major League club – either in San Deigo or elsewhere. So it comes as no surpise that Randy Ready is one of 10 candidates on the Houston Astros’ list.
It has been confirmed that they have asked for and were granted permission to talk to Ready. He’ll interview with the Astros on Thursday.
“It’s nice to be wanted,” Ready said. “The last two months with the Padres were great. I think the veteran hitters —- Adrian (Gonzalez) and Kouz (Kevin Kouzmanoff) established themselves. And the young kids stepped up. I think the Padres are in a great position heading into 2010.
“But I have to pursue this opportunity. I’ve been grooming myself for a major-league job, and this is a great chance.
The Astros are replacing Cecil Cooper, who was fired on September 21. good luck Randy
