Jimy Williams from the Chronology

Jul 13, 2004 - Houston fires Jimy Williams as manager and replaces him with former Astro Phil Garner.

Nov 1, 2001 - Former Red Sox manager Jimy Williams signs a 3-year contract to take over the reins of the Houston Astros.

Aug 16, 2001 - The Red Sox fire manager Jimy Williams and hire pitching coach Joe Kerrigan as his replacement.

Nov 11, 1999 - Boston Red Sox skipper Jimy Williams is named the AL Manager of the Year.

Nov 19, 1996 - The Red Sox hire Jimy Williams to manage the team‚ replacing Kevin Kennedy who was fired on September 30. Williams has been the 3B coach of the Braves for the past 6 years. He managed the Blue Jays for 4 years before being fired on May 15‚ 1989.

May 15, 1989 - The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell‚ who refused to be the DH.

Oct 25, 1985 - The Blue Jays name 3B coach Jimy Williams manager‚ replacing Bobby Cox‚ who resigned to become GM of the Braves.