Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, he told USA Today on Wednesday, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big league skipper highlighted by a World Series win last season.
\"I\'m very grateful and thankful to Jim Crane and the Houston Astros for giving me this opportunity, and to win a championship,\'\' Baker, 74, told USA Today in an interview. \"I felt like they\'ve been good for me, and I\'ve been good for them.
\"What I really appreciate is that Jim has been totally honest and transparent with me on all things.\'\'
Via ESPN.com