Houston Astros Star Contemplates Who Would Coach for Him When He Becomes Manager

It seems like one star on the Houston Astros knows what he wants to do when he retires from playing baseball. He contemplated which one of his teammates would coach under him when he becomes a manager.

The Houston Astros are going to be in a battle to get back to their third consecutive World Series.

After dropping Game 1 at home on Sunday, they'll be facing an uphill battle to defeat the Texas Rangers who have quickly snatched home field advantage.

The Astros will look to get back on track Monday and avoid settling into a 2-0 hole.

These stakes hasn't stopped Houston's star catcher from contemplating who would be on his coaching staff when he becomes a manager.

According to Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, he's looking at two of his current teammates to coach underneath of him.

"Martin Maldonado says that if he ever gets a chance to manage, he will want Verlander as his pitching coach. Maldonado knows there is no chance of that happening. Verlander’s career earnings, when his current contract is complete, will exceed $400 million. Maldonado is more confident Brantley will be his hitting coach, saying Brantley only will come out of retirement to work for him," they wrote in their newsletter, The Windup.

It does seem unlikely that the 40-year-old star pitcher would retire from playing baseball and jump right back into coaching the sport.

Maldonado is known for his baseball acumen behind the plate, being able to call a game with his pitchers and knowing when to visit the mound to calm down or get on the same page with everyone.

When the 37-year-old catcher ultimately retires and decides to pursue managing opportunities is unknown, but it seems like that is the plan for Maldonado when he's done playing.

Maybe he'll even return to be the manager of the Astros one day with Brantley on his coaching staff.