David Montgomery Believe Quotations

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.

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, ... 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.

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.

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.

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.