Phil Garner
Phil Garner
Philip Mason Garneris an American former baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder with the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988. He was manager of the Astros from July 14, 2004 to August 27, 2007, leading Houston to a World Series appearance in 2005...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth30 April 1949
CityJefferson City, TN
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Can't go there. Good question, but I can't get suckered in. I don't know what's going to happen.
beyond extremely game goes knowledge knows supposed value
But his value goes way beyond his contribution on the field. No. 1, he's an extremely intelligent player. He knows how the game is supposed to be played, and he imparts that knowledge to other players.
messages seen sent
I have not seen him. I have messages that he sent to other people.
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I'm not worried about that. I don't think that will be a major issue. I don't see that we would lay back and wait on Roger to make a decision. I think guys are going to be out there fighting to win, even if Rocket announced his retirement.
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I like what you see there. And he strikes out almost three times as many as he walks, so he can afford to walk somebody, because he's going to strike you out, too.
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I'm convinced that Brad, on several occasions, has tried to get me fired so he could take over the team this year, ... I just absolutely think Brad would make a terrific manager. I rely on him a great deal. I trust his judgment.
andy bringing resident talking unemployed
I'm a resident of Houston, and I was unemployed at the time, when they were talking about bringing Andy back,
saw team three white
I only saw the White Sox play three games. I don't know their team very well,
help personal
I really like personal achievements. I will do anything I can to try to help him.
ball field foolish given goes manager maybe players terms
In terms of the way I played, I was aggressive, foolish at times, maybe the same way as a manager sometimes. But it doesn't really matter. It's what goes on on the field at any given minute, the players have the ball in their hands.
exactly mention names people
If you mention the names of Qualls and Wheeler and Springer, it doesn't exactly make people shudder, and most people don't know who they are.
exactly mentioned names people
If you mentioned the names of Qualls and Wheeler and Springer, it doesn't exactly make people shudder, ... Most people don't know who they are.
anchors solid
He's solid with the glove. He anchors the infield.
along demeanor jim last throwing worked year
He started doing it last year -- it was something that Jim worked with him last year. His whole demeanor and he's working with a better tempo. He's done that. Along with that, he's throwing strikes, too.