I think we?re anxious to make the right decision. I don?t know how long that will take. |
I would hope (the new GM) would take a look at the job Charlie did. We have a pretty good manager. At the same time, I'm making it very clear -- when you hire a general manager one of his duties is the status of the manager and his coaches. At the same time, we have an incumbent manager who has performed well. |
Millions of fans enjoyed events at Veterans Stadium for many years. This marker is a tribute to all of them and to Philadelphia's great sports tradition. This is a wonderful way to honor Veterans Stadium. |
most of the time. |
Pat has accomplished a great deal in three situations. |
press freedom does not mean the freedom of financial jugglers to gamble with the future of newspapers. |
The fact is, yes, our customers are important, ... We do listen to our fans. We do survey our fans. And we do try to connect with them. I'd be the first to tell you that we clearly need to do a better job at that. That starts with me and any contact we have with our fan base. |
the most-hated manager in British journalism. |
The next session will focus on tackling those challenges and enhancing those assets we've identified here, |
This was a very difficult decision, ... I believe he's done a good job. We're a better club today than we were when he took over eight years ago. However, we set goals for ourselves. We haven't achieved those goals, and I think it's appropriate at this time that we find a new GM. |
This was a very difficult decision, ... No one works harder than Ed, and he has served this organization extraordinarily well for over 16 years. 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. |
This was a very difficult decision. Ed has devoted himself completely to this organization for 16 years, the last eight as general manager. I believe he's done a good job. We're a better club today than when he took over. However, we set goals for ourselves. We haven't achieved our goals. I think it's appropriate at this time to find a new GM. |
This was a very difficult decision. No one works harder than Ed, and he has served this organization extraordinarily well for over 16 years. |
We do listen to the fans and we try to connect to the fans. |
We found the right person. He's an outstanding leader. |