David Montgomery
David Montgomery
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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.
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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.
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This was a very difficult decision. No one works harder than Ed, and he has served this organization extraordinarily well for over 16 years.
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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.
found
We found the right person. He's an outstanding leader.
concerned fans
We're very concerned because the fans are our customers,
concerned fans
We?re concerned about the fans because they are our customers,
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We're a better club today than when he took over, ... However, we set goals for ourselves and haven't achieved our goals. I think it's appropriate that we find a new GM.
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Pat has accomplished a great deal in three situations.
anxious
I think we?re anxious to make the right decision. I don?t know how long that will take.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.