Phil Garner is fired
Less than two years ago, the Houston Astros were celebrating their first National League pennant. On Monday, they were starting over.Less than two years after leading the Astros to the NL pennant, Phil Garner is out of a job. Houston released Garner on Monday, closing another chapter in Garner’s long managerial career.
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.