Houston Astros fire Jimy Williams

[Billy Castillo]

Just heard on the radio that the Astros have fired Jimy Williams and replaced him with Phil Garner on an interim basis. They also fired hitting coach Harry Spilman and pitching coach Burt Hooten and replaced them with former slugger Gary Gaetti and some guy named Jim Hickey.

That sound you heard was the city of Houston popping corks off champagne bottles.

[y2jerichoholic]

best news i've heard for a while concerning the astros. hopefully garner can turn thier season around.

[gunnar hendershow]

This might be just what the Astros need to stay in contention long enough to keep the Yankees from getting some of their players.