Article: ASTROS VS. WHITE SOX; WORLD SERIES; RONCLAD; Garner's own stle helps Astros soar to new heights

Chicago Phil Garner laughs when it's suggested that he manages most of the time by the seat of his pants.

"Everything we do is calculated, and has a reason behind it," said Garner, whose Houston Astros open their first World Series tonight against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

"I'm not even sure what managing by the seat of your pants means."

Call it what you like, but Garner is not adverse to going against the grain at times, or using his gut feeling to make decisions in the crunch. But when things turn out his way, he is quick to point out that the players make the difference.

"It's the players," Garner said. "When I first started managing in Milwaukee, we were going ...

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