Larry's going to give us the freedom to play, to go out there and enjoy it. He wants us to play the game. He's not going to tell us every little thing to do, and I like that. Larry and his staff command respect. Nobody has to sell those guys to us.
People know who they are.
They busted their tails when they played. Biggio is among those who believe in Dierker's potential as a major-league manager and isn't wary of his new skipper's lack of experience. In some circles, Dierker's hiring has been characterized as an attempt to push the stadium referendum over the top. The critics suggested the coaching staff was an attempt to boost attendance at the Astrodome. When we decided to make a managerial change we looked at the whole operation, and everything starts with leadership.