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.

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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I was pleased with the decision of the board. I was confident that was how they would decide. The charge seemed frivolous.

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I don't want to second-guess him, ... I applaud his decision to do this.

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