At the same time, we have not been able to achieve the goals we have set for the Phillies. As a result, I believe we have reached a point where a change is necessary. |
Both have pretty substantial resumes. Pat has accomplished a great deal in three situations. Gerry has a very strong resume based on his nine years in Houston. |
family reunions are interesting. |
He's a friend and a first-class person and took the news accordingly. This was a very difficult decision. |
He's accomplished a great deal as a GM in three different situations. Clearly, he's had enormous success in Toronto, then, although it was a brief period in Baltimore, he was in the postseason, and he was able to do that again in Seattle. |
He's an outstanding leader and described by those who have worked with him as a great team mate. |
His record of success is outstanding and I believe that Pat is the right person to lead our baseball operations. I'm very excited that he has decided to join us, and I look forward to working with him. |
I believe Ed has done a good job, ... However, we haven?t achieved our goals. |
I didn't think that would be appropriate, |
I don't know if we'll end up with a sexy general manager, ... I'm not sure I know exactly what that means. It's important for us to get the right general manager. |
I don't think that perception is accurate, ... I think I've said it many times: In my job, I probably do baseball about 15 percent of the time. And I'm a believer that you leave the baseball decisions (to) those who live it every minute of every day. And Ed certainly would be among that number. |
I just wanted to have fun. I thought about them being my old teammates, but I just wanted to go out and play hard. |
I learned German at school. |
I like older people, ... How can't I? |
I think that this area would be a great host for an Olympics. You look at all the resources, the venues and the location. Philadelphia would be a great place. |