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DETROIT -- George Postolos is leaving the Houston Astros, despite what he insists are better days ahead for the struggling team. Hunter Pence Jersey . "I know its going to be successful," he said. "Thats tough to step away from that." Postolos resigned as president and CEO of the Astros on Monday, returning to sports consulting work in the midst of what looks like it could be the teams third consecutive season of at least 100 losses. Postolos worked for seven years with Houston businessman Jim Crane to buy a sports franchise and it wound up being the Astros. He had been Astros president and CEO since November 2011. "I am very proud of what Jim accomplished with my help -- acquiring a major league franchise with a strong and diverse ownership group, developing and implementing a good plan for the teams future, and assembling a first-rate management team," Postolos said in a statement. "I look forward to helping other investors pursue their objectives in sports knowing that Jim and the Astros organization are off to a great start and well positioned for future success." In a brief telephone interview with The Associated Press, he said the decision to leave was his. "Its one of those things, where theres no perfect time to leave," he said. "But its a good time because a lot of the key pieces are in place." The successes have been rare of late for Houston. The Astros entered Monday nights game in Detroit at 10-28, the worst record in the major leagues, and Houston batters had struck out a big league-high 381 times. The Astros lost 107 games last year and 106 in 2011. Houston is trying to avoid becoming the first team since the expansion New York Mets in the 1960s to lose 106 or more games in three straight seasons. The Astros are making the transition from the National League to the AL West, one of the toughest divisions in baseball. Houstons attendance plummeted to an NL-worst 1.6 million last season, and the lack of major moves didnt create much preseason buzz. Houstons opening-day payroll was a big league-low $27.2 million, including $21.6 million for active players and those on the disabled list. Alex Rodriguez will make more than that this year ($29 million) all by himself, according to a study of major league contracts by The Associated Press. The Astros reached the World Series for the first time in franchise history not long ago, in 2005, but it was late in the careers of stars like Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell. With management rebuilding with youth and a new manager in Bo Porter, there will be no quick fixes. Even for a team in transition, the timing of Postolos departure caught Porter off guard. "I was shocked, just because I found out the same time everybody else found out," Porter said. "I got to the ballpark, and the information was dropped on me. Obviously its completely out of my jurisdiction. I dont even know what happened and what led to his resignation." Postolos will be returning to his consulting practice advising investors on acquisitions and strategy in major league sports. "I look at the sports-acquisition marketplace. Its very robust," Postolos said. "For someone like me, who has experience in that marketplace, its an interesting time." The team credited him with leading several changes within the organization, including an overall rebranding of the team with new uniforms, colours and logos, and tweaks to the marketing and foundation departments. He also emphasized the importance of engaging with fans. "We appreciate Georges hard work in the acquisition of the Astros and his commitment to the organization," Crane said. "Id also like to personally thank him for the assistance that he has provided to me over the last several years and wish him the best of luck." Ronald Guzman Rangers Jersey . -- There were so many positives from the Orlando Magics first victory of the season that it was hard for coach Jacque Vaughn to stop praising his players. Adrian Beltre Rangers Jersey . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. http://www.texasrangersshop.com/rangers-drew-smyly-jersey/ . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- In his first interview with reporters in 322 days, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was engaging, humorous and foul-mouthed.The only part where Suggs held back was on his return to the field.Suggs tore his left Achilles in last years season opener and wont suit up for the first practice of training camp Thursday. He has been placed on the physically unable to perform list.Were close to where we want to be, Suggs said Wednesday, when the Ravens full team reported to training camp. Ill be honest with you: The Ravens side of me is like, [F---] it, Sizz, lets go. Lets play some football. But Ive got to be smart with it. I cant be timid, but Ive got to be smart. It wont be long before Ill be off of it and out there practicing with the guys.Suggs, the 2011 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, said its fair to say hes motivated by the questions on whether he can play at a high level again.At 33, he is the oldest defensive player on the Ravens. He is coming off his second Achilles injury; he tore the right one four years ago. And hes entering his 14th NFL season.The simple fact that I had the opportunity to rehab, come back, listen to my naysayers, thats a privilege, Suggs said. Every dark cloud has a silver lining, so I guess thats kind of mine. People say he cant do it again. I guess were going to find out.Suggs signed a four-year, $20.7 million ccontract extension in February 2014. Asdrubal Cabrera Jersey. Before his injury-marred 2015, he had double-digit sack seasons in 2013 and 2014, totaling 22, the sixth-most in the NFL over that span.The Ravens dont want to rush back Suggs, and coach John Harbaugh said last month that Suggs has a shot to participate in training camp.To my eye, hes doing a really good job and working really hard, Harbaugh said in June.After Suggs was injured last season, he disappeared from the team. He was rarely seen at the team facility and attended only one game on the sideline.It was just a sucky feeling. It was a sucky time for me, Suggs said. We didnt start too good. It was just a really bad time. I didnt want it to be about me that I was gone. It was kind of like, Just let the smoke clear, and let everything happen. Thats what happened.The biggest question for Suggs is about what is taking him so long to come back. In 2012, he returned to the field five months and six days after having surgery on a torn right Achilles tendon. Now, he isnt practicing despite being 10 months removed from tearing his left Achilles tendon.When it happened the first time, I was very anxious, Suggs said. This time, I guess, I was just very patient. I learned patience, I guess, this time. ' ' '