Astros extend Garner’s contract through 2007
October 31, 2005
HOUSTON (Reuters) – The Houston Astros have extended
manager Phil Garner’s contract through the 2007 season, the
club announced on Monday.
Garner, who led the franchise to its first World Series
this year, has a 137-99 record since taking over the club on
July 14, 2004.
Garner, 56, led Houston to its first playoff series victory
last season. This year, the Astros ousted the Atlanta Braves
and St. Louis Cardinals to win their first National League
pennant.
The only World Series in the team’s 44-year history was
short-lived, however. The Chicago White Sox swept in four
games.
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