Citing the need for a fresh start, Drayton McLane, owner of the last place Astros, fires skipper Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura. Bench coach Cecil Cooper is named interim manager, with long-time team executive Tal Smith appointed as Houston’s general manager, also on an interim basis.

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On August 27, 2007 — Citing the need for a fresh start, Drayton McLane, owner of the last place Astros, fires skipper Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura. Bench coach Cecil Cooper is named interim manager, with long-time team executive Tal Smith appointed as Houston’s general manager, also on an interim basis.

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