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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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Unusual MLB Contract Clauses
bizofbaseball.com - 1/29/2008
Unusual MLB Contract Clauses
— bizofbaseball.com — After signing an impressive $55 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after the 2005 season, it... was disclosed that Allan James Burnett’s deal with the Canadian franchise included a clause that called for eight round-trip limousine trips per season between Toronto and Burnett’s Maryland home for his wife. (more) Unusual MLB Contract Clauses

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bizofbaseball.com - 1/29/2008
: Part of the Business of Sports Network - Unusual MLB Contract Clauses
— bizofbaseball.com — RHP Roy Oswalt was awarded, in his previous contract, a clause where he allowed the franchise owner,... Drayton McLane , to give him a bulldozer for winning Game 6 of the 2005 National League Championship Series (NLCS). Agent - Robert Garber . RHP Oscar ... (more) : Part of the Business of Sports Network - Unusual MLB ...

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Astros to Get All Ticket Revenues From Miller Park Games
bizofbaseball.com - 9/16/2008
Astros to Get All Ticket Revenues From Miller Park Games
— bizofbaseball.com — MLB moved the Cubs/Astros series to Milwaukee’s Miller Park due to Hurricane Ike, and in doing so,... saw Carlos Zambrano throw a no-hitter against the Astros on their designated home field. But, here's the deal: the Astros are getting all the ticket revenues. (more) Astros to Get All Ticket Revenues From Miller Park Games

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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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dugoutcentral.com - 8/7/2008
Astros Have Followed the Enron Model
— dugoutcentral.com — Great article on the incompetent Astros, comparing them to the Enron fiasco.... (more) Astros Have Followed the Enron Model

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Astros Announce 2-Year PDC Extension with Corpus Christi Hooks
bizofbaseball.com - 10/15/2008
Astros Announce 2-Year PDC Extension with Corpus Christi Hooks
— bizofbaseball.com — The Houston Astros and Ryan-Sanders Baseball announced today a two-year extension of the Player Development Contract (PDC)... between the Astros and their Double A affiliate, the Corpus Christi Hooks, which falls under the Ryan-Sanders Baseball ownership group. The agreement extends the contract ... (more) Astros Announce 2-Year PDC Extension with Corpus Christi ...

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chron.com - 9/11/2008
Astros postpone Friday-Saturday games against Cubs | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — The Astros have postponed both Friday's and Saturday's games against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park.... Astros owner Drayton McLane said the team is working with MLB commissioner Bud Selig to determine when the games can be made up. "We're trying ... (more) Astros postpone Friday-Saturday games against Cubs | ...

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Ten things the Brewers left at Miller Park for the Astros
sports.yahoo.com - 9/15/2008
Ten things the Brewers left at Miller Park for the Astros
— sports.yahoo.com — The Brew Crew wanted to be gracious hosts for the hurricane-weary Astros, who have been borrowing Miller... Park the past couple of days. Here's a list of what passes for care package: (more) Ten things the Brewers left at Miller Park for the Astros

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On Baseball Prospectus: Why a Cap in MLB Isn’t Needed
bizofbaseball.com - 1/11/2009
On Baseball Prospectus: Why a Cap in MLB Isn’t Needed
— bizofbaseball.com — With the Yankees spending like, well… the Yankees this off-season, there has been a chorus of “we... need a cap” conversations from fans and owners alike. Whether it has been Brewers owner Mark Attanasio , or Astros owner Drayton McLane , or Pirates President Frank Coonelly , the ... (more) On Baseball Prospectus: Why a Cap in MLB Isn’t Needed

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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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Astros hope Clemens stays away
chron.com - 3/3/2008
Astros hope Clemens stays away
— chron.com — Astros owner Drayton McLane met with his top baseball officials Saturday to discuss the club's plan in... case embattled righthander Roger Clemens decides he wants to come back to throw batting practice to the club's minor leaguers. Privately, the Astros have made it clear they wish Clemens would stay away while the FBI investigates whether he perjured himself in testimony given to the (more) Astros hope Clemens stays away

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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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Breakin' The Law, Breakin' The Law
deuceofdavenport.com - 6/26/2008
Breakin' The Law, Breakin' The Law
— deuceofdavenport.com — Shawn Chacon is a man of solutions. When faced with a problem, he doesn't cry about it... like Milton Bradley . He does something about it. Step to him wrong? That's a chokeout. Chacon was suspended indefinitely for grabbing Astros GM Ed Wade by the throat and throwing him on the ground . The rumble was allegedly over his demotion to the bullpen. "I said, 'What do you want to speak to me ... (more) Breakin' The Law, Breakin' The Law

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Astros owner McLane in favor of salary cap | Baseball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 12/30/2008
Astros owner McLane in favor of salary cap | Baseball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — Astros owner Drayton McLane is one of the wealthiest men in the country and is accustomed to... hearing about multimillion-dollar deals being made in any of his numerous business ventures. But even McLane finds himself astonished at the kinds of cash the ... (more) Astros owner McLane in favor of salary cap | Baseball |  ...

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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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