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Justice: McLane seems to be out of ideas for Astros | Richard Justice: Columnist | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 9/4/2009
Justice: McLane seems to be out of ideas for Astros | Richard Justice: Columnist | Chron.com - ...
— chron.com — I figured Drayton McLane would fire Cecil Cooper on Thursday, then call a news conference to announce... the Astros were ready to be champions in 2010. Baseball owners like firing the manager the day before a homestand because it gives the games a bit ... (more) Justice: McLane seems to be out of ideas for Astros | ...

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Astros Give Cooper The Final Two Weeks Off
cantstopthebleeding.com - 9/22/2009
Astros Give Cooper The Final Two Weeks Off
— cantstopthebleeding.com — Houston fired manager Cecil Cooper earlier today , appointing former Round Rock Express skipper Dave Clark interim... manager for the season’s final 13 games. The Chronicle’s Richard Justice accuses Drayton McLane and Ed Wade of having “waited until a season had been lost to ... (more) Astros Give Cooper The Final Two Weeks Off

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Get ready for a long manager search in Houston
mlbnotebook.com - 9/28/2009
Get ready for a long manager search in Houston
— mlbnotebook.com — According to MLB.com beat writer Brian McTaggert's blog , the Astros managerial search will be arduous. The... Astros shouldn't rush to find a manager before the end of this season. After Sunday's win against the Reds, the Astros are 72-83. That's 5th place in the NL Central with only the lowly ... (more) Get ready for a long manager search in Houston

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Cooper is Not the Only One to Blame
centerofthesportsuniverse.wordpress.com - 9/23/2009
Cooper is Not the Only One to Blame
— centerofthesportsuniverse.wordpress.com — Houston Astros GM Ed Wade, owner Drayton McLane, and president of baseball operations Tal Smith met with... Cecil Cooper in his office on Monday to inform him that his time as Houston’s manager was over. They decided to point the finger at the manager at the bottom of the totem pole with only... (more) Cooper is Not the Only One to Blame

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It's About Time: Cecil Cooper Fired
mlbnotebook.com - 9/22/2009
It's About Time: Cecil Cooper Fired
— mlbnotebook.com — The Astros finally made the move everyone's been waiting for, firing manager Cecil Cooper. Dave Clark, who... will be a candidate for the job, was promoted from third-base coach to interim manager for the final 13 games as general manager Ed Wade evaluates the club heading into next season. ... (more) It's About Time: Cecil Cooper Fired

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