Keeping the Winning Pressure on James Click and Dusty Baker Shows Why Jim Crane Is the Best Owner Houston Sports Has Ever Had

The Houston Astros have won 106 games this season. They are the No. 1 seed in the American League and have a bye in new playoff format. Jim Crane is the owner of the team and he demands excellence. He doesn't want to extend general manager James Click and manager Dusty Baker's contracts before the playoffs. He is not satisfied with that one world title. The team has won five straight American Ligations Championship Series and four 100-plus win seasons since 2017. It is expected that the Astros will perform well in this year's playoffs as well. For Crane, the performance of general managers Click, Baker and Jose Altuve will be a key factor.

Jim Crane is the best sports owner Houston has ever had. He keeps the winning pressure on James Click and Dusty Baker.

Jim Crane is the best owner Houston Sports has ever had. He signed Justin Verlander to a one-year, $25 million prove-it contract. Verler is a Cy Young Award winner. The contract is worth $40 million. It will be interesting to see if he signs it. The relationship between Verner and Crane will play a big role in the future of the team. Houston is in first American League playoff seed position.

There's more pressure on one of the best teams in baseball.