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Astros fire manager Garner, GM Purpura

Associated Press

Monday, August 27, 2007

HOUSTON -- 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 McLane, who said the franchise "needed a fresh start" after a plunge to the bottom of the NL Central. Bench coach Cecil Cooper was appointed interim manager, and team president Tal Smith will serve as interim general manager. "I felt for a number of reasons, ...

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