David Montgomery
David Montgomery
older
I like older people, ... How can't I?
achieve believe change goals point reached
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.
concerned fans
We're very concerned because the fans are our customers,
difficult harder served works
This was a very difficult decision. No one works harder than Ed, and he has served this organization extraordinarily well for over 16 years.
achieve believe change difficult goals harder point reached served works
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.
achieved believe club difficult eight goals good time today took
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.
achieved believe club devoted difficult eight general goals good himself last time today took
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.
found
We found the right person. He's an outstanding leader.
financial freedom future gamble mean press
press freedom does not mean the freedom of financial jugglers to gamble with the future of newspapers.
concerned fans
We?re concerned about the fans because they are our customers,
soon
We'd like to do it as soon as possible.
changes charlie coaches forward good hope job looks regarding responsibility
When we find the right GM, he will have the responsibility going forward to make changes regarding the manager, coaches and trades. I would hope he looks at the job Charlie has done and say he did a pretty good job.
I just wanted to have fun. I thought about them being my old teammates, but I just wanted to go out and play hard.
exactly general sexy sure
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.