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Woeful Astros fire manager Garner, GM Purpura
sports.espn.go.com - 8/27/2007
Woeful Astros fire manager Garner, GM Purpura
— sports.espn.go.com — Manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura were fired Monday by the Houston Astros, less than... two years after leading the team to its first World Series appearance. Bench coach Cecil Cooper was appointed interim manager and team president Tal Smith will serve as interim general manager. "I felt this was the time for a change," owner Drayton McLane said. "I just think we needed a ... (more) Woeful Astros fire manager Garner, GM Purpura

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Astros to name Wade as new general manager - MLB
sports.espn.go.com - 9/20/2007
Astros to name Wade as new general manager - MLB
— sports.espn.go.com — Former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ed Wade is the new general manager in Houston, sources said Thursday.... Wade Wade was in Houston on Thursday. Indications earlier in the day were that while club president Tal Smith apparently had recommended ... (more) Astros to name Wade as new general manager - MLB

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hardballtimes.com - 8/31/2007
The state of the Dis-Astros
— hardballtimes.com — General manager Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner have fallen on their swords for the Astros' poor... season so far. Lisa chronicles how the franchise fell from the 2005 World Series to irrelevance. (more) The state of the Dis-Astros

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msn.foxsports.com - 8/27/2007
FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Astros fire Garner, Purpura
— msn.foxsports.com — The move comes just two years after the pair took the team to the first World Series... in franchise history. The Astros have called a news conference at 3 p.m. ET to announce the change. Owner Drayton McLane expected the team to contend after signing ... (more) FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Astros fire Garner, Purpura

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Manager Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura fired by Houston Astros - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com - 8/27/2007
Manager Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura fired by Houston Astros - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
— sports.yahoo.com — August 27, 2007 HOUSTON (AP) -- Less than two years ago, the Houston Astros were celebrating their... first National League pennant. On Monday, they were starting over. Manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura were fired by owner Drayton ... (more) Manager Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura fired by Houston ...

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Stark: McLane deserves some blame for Astros' woes - MLB
sports.espn.go.com - 8/28/2007
Stark: McLane deserves some blame for Astros' woes - MLB
— sports.espn.go.com — It was only a matter of time before somebody got tossed overboard by the sinking ship the... 2007 Houston Astros have become. And that was so clear to one and all, you can bet your commemorative Jeff Bagwell T-shirt that Tim Purpura and Phil Garner sure ... (more) Stark: McLane deserves some blame for Astros' woes - MLB

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chron.com - 7/22/2007
McLane's mission is retool, not rebuild, for Astros
— chron.com — July 29: Hall of Fame inductions, Cooperstown, N.Y. July 31: Last day to trade a player without... securing waivers. Aug. 14-16: Owners meeting, Toronto. Aug. 31: Postseason eligibility established at 11 p.m. Central Sept. 1: Active rosters expand to 40 ... (more) McLane's mission is retool, not rebuild, for Astros

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crawfishboxes.com - 8/27/2007
Phil Garner, Tim Purpura Fired
— crawfishboxes.com — Word is that Tim Purpura and Phil Garner are both to be let go today. Astros owner... Drayton McLane has called a 2:00PM press conference to make a "Major Announcement." 790 - The Sports Animal is reporting from "inside sources" that have been deemed ... (more) Phil Garner, Tim Purpura Fired

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chron.com - 8/27/2007
ASTROS FIRE PURPURA, GARNER | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — Tied for last place in the National League Central with about a month left in the regular... season, the Astros fired general manager Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner this afternoon. Astros owner Drayton McLane named president of baseball operations ... (more) ASTROS FIRE PURPURA, GARNER | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

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Astros fire Garner, Purpura; Cooper promoted | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 8/28/2007
Astros fire Garner, Purpura; Cooper promoted | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — Less than two years ago, Astros manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura were celebrating the... team's first trip to the World Series, a magical run that captured the heart of the city's sports fans. On Monday, with the team struggling and ... (more) Astros fire Garner, Purpura; Cooper promoted | Chron.com ...

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baseballprospectus.com - 9/13/2007
Future Shock: Houston Housecleaning by Kevin Goldstein
— baseballprospectus.com — The Astros will need to commit resources to sign top amateur talent if their new GM is... going to successfully rebuild the team. (more) Future Shock: Houston Housecleaning by Kevin Goldstein

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Astros owner had no idead Tejada was on Mitchell list
sports.yahoo.com - 12/16/2007
Astros owner had no idead Tejada was on Mitchell list
— sports.yahoo.com — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane admitted Friday he was disappointed when he learned newly acquired shortstop...... (more) Astros owner had no idead Tejada was on Mitchell list

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chron.com - 5/31/2007
All's forgiven, Gerry; please come back | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — I sent Gerry Hunsicker an e-mail suggesting this silly little feud had gone on long enough. Time... to come home, Gerry. "Thanks for asking," he wrote back. "I'm doing fine." Actually, those weren't his exact words. I softened them a bit because they ... (more) All's forgiven, Gerry; please come back | Chron.com - ...

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chron.com - 7/18/2007
Astros' McLane says Garner, Purpura safe | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — • Box score WASHINGTON — Astros owner Drayton McLane visited the team at RFK Stadium on Tuesday... afternoon and said general manager Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner aren't in danger of losing their jobs and that the club isn't planning on trading ... (more) Astros' McLane says Garner, Purpura safe | Chron.com - ...

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blogs.chron.com - 8/27/2007
SportsJustice: Drayton's challenge: reviving a stagnant organization.
— blogs.chron.com — Hallelujah!! I'm so glad that Tim P. has been shown the door. Do you think the fans'... vociferous anti-Purpura reaction yesterday had anything to do with the firing? Any chance Gerry H. will be on the way back? As far as Garner, I really don't blame him ... (more) SportsJustice: Drayton's challenge: reviving a stagnant ...

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Astros run out of patience, usher out Garner, Purpura
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 8/28/2007
Astros run out of patience, usher out Garner, Purpura
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — For years now, the Astros have been one loose, back-slapping, come-in-and-take-a-seat bunch of guys. From owner Drayton... McLane -- a man who spends a few innings at every home game wandering around Minute Maid Park talking with fans -- right down the ... (more) Astros run out of patience, usher out Garner, Purpura

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blessyouboys.com - 8/28/2007
Like Stripes On the Fur Coat of a Tiger - 08/28
— blessyouboys.com —  The Freep's Jon Paul Morosi beat the drums one last time for a Jack Wilson deal, as... yesterday was the last day the Pirates could make a trade with the unknown team that claimed him on waivers. Seriously, we have to do some sort of investigation ... (more) Like Stripes On the Fur Coat of a Tiger - 08/28

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chron.com - 8/28/2007
Props due McLane for shaking it up | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — If Drayton McLane is looking for good cheap advice, he has come to the right place. He... should hire Dan Evans to be his new general manager and remove the "interim" tag from Cecil Cooper's title. Pretty simple, huh? More on that later. Monday was ... (more) Props due McLane for shaking it up | Chron.com - Houston ...

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blogs.chron.com - 9/8/2007
Baseball: Bob Watson hopes to finish job he "left undone"
— blogs.chron.com — WOW! That is great to hear! I didn't even know Watson was a candidate! He's a great... guy, loves Houston, he's been in the league office so you never know what kind of advantage that might bring! (Getting Drayton to listen... Getting Bud to listen...) ... (more) Baseball: Bob Watson hopes to finish job he "left undone"

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blogs.chron.com - 9/14/2007
SportsJustice: I hope Cecil Cooper is learning from his mistakes.
— blogs.chron.com — Richard, exactly how many years have you managed a major league ball club? Your job depends upon... how the club does, right? And I'm sure you have the respect of the clubhouse. Or are you just another writer who annoys the players with silly questions? ... (more) SportsJustice: I hope Cecil Cooper is learning from his ...

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