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The Astros, initiating a major overhaul, have fired general manager Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner, according to a major-league source.
The move comes just two years after the pair took the team to the first World Series in franchise history.The Astros have called a news conference at 3 p.m. ET to announce the change.
Owner Drayton McLane expected the team to contend after signing left fielder Carlos Lee to a $100 million free-agent contract and adding starting pitchers Woody Williams and Jason Jennings.
Instead, the Astros are 58-73, tied with the Nationals for the third-worst record in the National League, ahead of only the Pirates and Marlins.
Bench coach Cecil Cooper will be the team's interim manager.

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[EmpireWF]

Not much of a shock, the Astros were lagging behind this year and there have been rumors ownership was looking to get rid of Garner if the ship didn't turn around in any way.

Any word on possible permanent replacements yet?