Staying on top: The Astros made it to their first World Series last season, but manager Phil Garner now faces the task of getting back there -- with or without Roger Clemens.

From: Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) | Date: April 2, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Kevin Baxter

Apr. 2--Eighteen months ago Phil Garner was unemployed, uncertain if he would manage again and, although unpopular might be too strong a word, let's just say his friends and neighbors weren't knocking on his door at all hours to have their picture taken with him. But after leading the Houston Astros to two playoff appearances and the first World Series appearance in Texas history in a year and a half as manager, Garner can stop traffic just by going ...

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