General manager Randy Flores discusses search for next Astros manager

HOUSTON — Speaking with the media for the first time since he was hired as the Astros’ general manager nearly two weeks ago, Randy Flores said Tuesday from the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas that he hopes to make a decision soon on the club’s next manager, perhaps by the end of the week.

Flores said he was “dotting i’s, crossing t’s” on the managerial hire.

“My hope is I…