Re: 3rd base coach, Joe Espada is hired as new Astros bench coach.

don't consider this a big loss - wasn't thrilled with a lot of his decisions as 3rd base coach. Don't mind if Cockrell & Rothchild go either - Rob Thomson has always impressed and been a "team player" as 3rdbse/infield coach then bench coach. Let's see where Tony Pena lands.