Tim Purpura
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Tim Purpura was the Houston Astros assistant farm director in 1994 and the Director of Major and Minor League Player Relations in 1995-1996. He was the assistant GM/Director of Player Development from 1997 to 2004 and was named General Manager of the Astros in November 2004, replacing Gerry Hunsicker. He led the club to their first World Series appearance (against the Chicago White Sox) in 2005. Ironically, Purpura grew up on the South Side of Chicago as a Sox fan.
| Preceded by Gerry Hunsicker | Houston Astros General Manager 2004-2007 | Succeeded by Ed Wade |
