Luhnow sues Astros, says firing was due to financials, not stealing signs By Kevin Reichard on November 10, 2020 in Major-League Baseball, The Front Office Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow is suing the team, saying he was fired not because of the MLB sign-stealing scandal in 2017 and 2018, but to save owner Jim Crane $22 million in guaranteed salary. (more…) Continue Reading