Should have figured this out when they were talking about Doug Brocail was scouting J.A. Happ, so Brocail was hired by the Astros as a (Special) Assistant (to the) General Manager.
Wade:
"He knows players. He knows not only pitching mechanics, he can break down hitters as well. I think he's got a very bright future in the game."
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith