Sinking Astros fire manager Cooper (AP)

Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee(notes) (45) talks with interim manager Dave Clark during batting practice Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 in Houston. The Astros, who failed to make any sort of serious run at the postseason this year, fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in the season and promoted Clark from thrid base coach.

The Houston Astros fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in another disappointing season. Third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager and things didn't change much Monday night as the Astros lost their eighth straight, 7-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals, to drop to 70-80. General manager Ed Wade said the change couldn't wait until the end of the season.

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