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- Updated: August 30, 2016
HOUSTON — Allen Rowin — who spent 10 years with the Astros, including this year as director of Minor League operations — was among three Minor League staff members who were told by the club Monday their contract will not be renewed.
Minor League field coordinator Paul Runge and roving outfield and baserunning coach Leon Roberts also won’t return to the club.
“We are restructuring parts of our player development operation to prepare for the challenges ahead,” Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. “As with most restructuring efforts, some roles are changed or eliminated. All three of these baseball men have made significant contributions to the Astros for the past five-plus seasons and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication. We wish them well going forward.”
Rowin oversaw the Astros’ …
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