In fact, some of the Astros limited partners threatened a lawsuit and brought about a re-organization with the result that two other directors ended up on equal footing with McMullen. The Astros made the playoffs in 1981 before experiencing a slide that did not end until 1986.
In fact, some of the Astros' limited partners filed a lawsuit and initiated a reorganization, which resulted in two other directors sharing equal authority with McMullen. The Astros made the playoffs in 1981 before experiencing a prolonged slump that did not end until 1986.