Dana Brown

CVI

B-

Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

Grade this GM::

Should Dana Brown be kept, fired, or extended?

Transactions

Graded

Fan Votes

3 years

Tenure

Transaction Breakdown

Positive

Mixed

Negative

Best Move

Hunter Brown on the

A+

Sent

Worst Move

Roddery Mu

Sent

League Comparison

#10

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

Most Active

39 moves

Contract Value

Excellent value on contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Astros' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 3 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 2 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Bryan Abreu (B+) at $5.8M/yr — getting rhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Christian Vázquez (D+) at $1.0M/yr — the catcher market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.

Public Sentiment

B-

Solid reception

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Dana Brown has put together a solid set of 2026 moves for the Astros, with more well-received decisions than misses. Of 39 graded moves, 13 landed well with the fanbase, 17 drew mixed reactions, and 9 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Hunter Brown on the (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Roddery Mu roster move (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.