David Montgomery Quotes (17 Quotes)

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.

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.

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.

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.

The fact is, yes, our customers are important, ... We do listen to our fans. We do survey our fans. And we do try to connect with them. I'd be the first to tell you that we clearly need to do a better job at that. That starts with me and any contact we have with our fan base.

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.

Millions of fans enjoyed events at Veterans Stadium for many years. This marker is a tribute to all of them and to Philadelphia's great sports tradition. This is a wonderful way to honor Veterans Stadium.

I just wanted to have fun. I thought about them being my old teammates, but I just wanted to go out and play hard.

I would hope (the new GM) would take a look at the job Charlie did. We have a pretty good manager. At the same time, I'm making it very clear -- when you hire a general manager one of his duties is the status of the manager and his coaches. At the same time, we have an incumbent manager who has performed well.

Both have pretty substantial resumes. Pat has accomplished a great deal in three situations. Gerry has a very strong resume based on his nine years in Houston.

I believe Ed has done a good job, ... However, we havent achieved our goals.

the most-hated manager in British journalism.

We've decided there's some action that can make the park play better. It's adjusting fences. We hope to end up with a fair ballpark.

We do listen to the fans and we try to connect to the fans.

We have decided there are some remedial actions we can take in left field to make the park play more fair.

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.

most of the time.