KFDM COOP Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Posted August 27, 2007 http://media.myfoxhouston.com/news/live/index.htmlPress Conference
Ruckdad Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 I am in favor of letting go of Purpura, but I don't think that Garner needed to leave just yet.
KFDM COOP Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Posted August 27, 2007 In my opinion it's the players NOT the Manager.
Ruckdad Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 And the person in charge of acquiring players is Tim Purpura. Garner can only work with what he is given. Now, by no means is Garner the second coming of Whitey Herzog, but did he stop being a good manager after the playoff runs of 2004 and 2005.
Guest Techsan Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 The question now is, how much money Lord Drayton is going to spend on acquiring a new GM and Skipper, and if this season is any indication.....I'd say not much.
Guest Techsan Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 I never do when it comes to Drayton McLane :
Guest coachhooker Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 I am in favor of letting go of Purpura, but I don't think that Garner needed to leave just yet.agree on that
Guest coachhooker Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 cashman and joe torre might be looking for jobs in october, that wouldnt be a bad pair
Guest tigersvoice Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 I agree with all that feel that Purpura was the main culprit and Garner was a victim. That's the way it goes - you don't fire a whole team, you just fire management.
AJ25 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 I am in favor of letting go of Purpura, but I don't think that Garner needed to leave just yet.same here. hope we can find a great coach next year!
Guest coachhooker Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 rumor i heard from a bird in the tree they are going to try and get Tony Pena, coached for the astros minor league systems for several years winning manager of the year in the minors and won a tripple A world series, also was AL manager of the year in 2003.
bobcatfan Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 I think this is kind of a knee jerk reaction by the owner, especially considering its during the season and i dont think a change in manager is going to make a difference this season like it did when jimy williams was fired. I can understand the Purpura firing a little more, none of his moves have really worked out to date, like Woody and Jennings (although hes been hurt all season so who knows about that). I almost always think manager firings are dumb, because does anyone really think another manager couldve done better with this roster? Garner had to deal with Jennings and Woody's above 5.00 era all season, wandy's road era woes, sampson injury, the early bullpen struggles, berkman's early stuggles and subpar year to date. You put all that together and I think Garners hands were tied and he did about as good as he could. I liked Garner because he was a good manager who was willing to mix things up and be creative, he was a nice guy and likeable person off the field, and was a guy who was a former astro and fit well into the community. Drayton better have a good hire ready or have someone good in mind because it will look bad if he cant get a good replacement by next year. And i hope he takes the time and goes out and gets a good GM, i think a quality GM could make a big difference down the road.
Guest WBFan09 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 As Garner said Drayton was willing to pay the money but i dont think Purpura did anything special with it!!!!Garner could have stayed, Purpura should have gone
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