Houston Astros v Chicago Cubs

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CHICAGO - JUNE 29: Manager Larry Dierker #49 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 29, 1997 in Chicago,Illinois. (Photo by: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Larry Dierker

28 Feb 2000: Larry Dierker of the Houston Astros poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Kissimmee, Florida.

Larry Dierker #49

8 Apr 2000: Larry Dierker #49 of the Houston Astros listens to Umpire Jim Joyce during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Phillies 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

Larry Dierker #49

9 Apr 2000: Larry Dierker #49 of the Houston Astros looks on the field during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Phillies defeated the Astros 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

Braves v Astros Reynolds

9 Oct 1999: Starting pitcher Shane Reynolds of the Houston Astros chats with manager Larry Dierker and catcher Tony Eusebiobefore being removed from the game against the Atlanta Braves during game four of the National League Division Series at the Astordome in Houston, Texas. The Braves defeated the Astros 7-5 to win the best of five series 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Stockman/ALLSPORT

Jose Cabrera #51

8 Apr 2000: Jose Cabrera #51 of the Houston Astros listens to Coach Larry Dierker #49 during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Phillies 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

Jose Cabrera #51

8 Apr 2000: Jose Cabrera #51 of the Houston Astros listens to Coach Larry Dierker #49 during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Phillies 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

Larry Dierker #49

6 Oct 1999: Head coach Larry Dierker #49 of the Houston Astros meets with his players on the mound during the National League Division Series game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves defeated the Astros 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

The Houston Astros' manager Larry Dierker (L) and

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 16: The Houston Astros' manager Larry Dierker (L) and Nolan Ryan (R) stand together during the National Anthem prior to 16 June 2001 game against the Texas Rangers at Enron Field in Houston, TX. Ryan is an Hall of Fame pitcher, playing for both teams during his career. (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

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LAKELAND, UNITED STATES: Detroit Tigers guest instructor and Hall Of Fame member Al Kaline (L) and Houston Astros Manager Larry Dierker get together before their spring training game at Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida 19 March. AFP PHOTO/CARLO ALLEGRI (Photo credit should read CARLO ALLEGRI/AFP/Getty Images)

Houston Astros manager Larry Dierker (R) argues wi

MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES: Houston Astros manager Larry Dierker (R) argues with first base umpire Dan Iassogna after Iassogna ejected Dierker during a disagreement over a call in the third inning, 12 June, 2001 at the Metrodome, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Twins beat the Astros 7-0. (FILM) AFP PHOTO/CRAIG LASSIG (Photo credit should read CRAIG LASSIG/AFP/Getty Images)

Houston Astros manager Larry Dierker (R), San Fran

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: Houston Astros manager Larry Dierker (R), San Francisco Giants manager Dusty Baker (2nd R) and Astros Craig Biggio (2nd L) participate in a prayer for the victims of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington DC as Giants' Marvin Benard (L) looks into the stands, 18 September 2001, in San Francisco. AFP PHOTO/John G. MABANGLO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP/Getty Images)

Randy Johnson (R) of the Houston Astros talks to m

HOUSTON, : Randy Johnson (R) of the Houston Astros talks to manager Larry Dierker (L) 29 September during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres in the Houston Astro Dome in Houston, TX. The Padres won the game 2-1 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

In this 06 April 1999 file photo, Houston Astros m

HOUSTON, UNITED STATES: In this 06 April 1999 file photo, Houston Astros manager Larry Dierker high-fives teammates during player introductions on opening day at the AstroDome in Houston, Texas. In the eighth inning of Houston's 13 June 1999 game with the San Diego Padres in Houston, Dierker collapsed in the dugout as he suffered a gran mal seizure. He was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition. AFP PHOTO/FILES/PAUL BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)

Houston Astros Manager Larry Dierker watches the a

DETROIT, UNITED STATES: Houston Astros Manager Larry Dierker watches the action against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, 13 July 2000 (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff KOWALSKY (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)

Legends and Celebrity Softball Game

HOUSTON - JULY 11: Larry Dierker, former All-Star pitcher for the Houston Astros greets a teammate during introductions before the Major League Baseball Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at Minute Maid Park on July 11, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Legends and Celebrity Softball Game

HOUSTON - JULY 11: Larry Dierker, former All-Star pitcher for the Houston Astros gestures during the Major League Baseball Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at Minute Maid Park on July 11, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Legends and Celebrity Softball Game

HOUSTON - JULY 11: Larry Dierker, former All-Star pitcher for the Houston Astros smiles as he greets a teammate during the Major League Baseball Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at Minute Maid Park on July 11, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Legends and Celebrity Softball Game

HOUSTON - JULY 11: (L-R) Larry Dierker and Mike Scott, former All-Star pitchers for the Houston Astros, Bill Rancic, winner of the television show The Apprentice and Correspondent Leeann Tweeden (Best Damn Sports Show Period) look on during the Major League Baseball Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at Minute Maid Park on July 11, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

2001 NLDS

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 12: Manager Larry Dierker of the Houston Astros relieves pitcher Octavio Dotel #29 of duty during Game three of the National League Divisional Series against the Atlanta Braves on October 12, 2001 at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves won 6-2. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Dierker looks on

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 10: Manager Larry Dierker of the Houston Astros looks on during Game two of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on October 10, 2001 at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Braves won 1-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Larry Dierker #49

26 Feb 2001: Manager Larry Dierker #49 of the Houston Astros poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

Larry Dierker #49

26 May 2001: Larry Dierker #49 of the Houston Astros watches the action during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 7-2.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport

Braves v Astros X

9 Oct 2001: Manager Larry Dierker #49 and catcher Brad Ausmus #11 of the Houston Astros stand at the pitcher's mound during game one of the National League Divisional Series against the Atlanta Braves at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 7-4. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Elsa/ALLSPORT

Astros v Braves X Dierker

12 Oct 2001: Larry Dierker #49 manager of the Houston Astros dispatches Octavio Dotel #29 after giving up a home run to Chipper Jones in the ninth inning as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 in game three of the National League Division Series at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves advance to the National League Championship Series. <<> Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT

Braves v Astros X Dierker

10 Oct 2001: Manager Larry Dierker of the Houston Astros jogs off the field after calling for a new pitcher in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game 2 of their National League Division Series at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Braves won 1-0. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT

Larry Dierker

29 Jul 1999: Larry Dierker of the Houston Astros looks on during a game against the Colorado Rockies at the Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Astros 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

Larry Dierker #49

6 Aug 1999: Manager Larry Dierker #49 of the Houston Astros watches from the dug out during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Astros defeated the Cubs 6-1.

Larry Dierker

29 Jun 1997: Manager Larry Dierker of the Houston Astros looks on during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Astros defeated the Cubs 10-8.

Astros V Rangers

29 Mar 1998: Manager Larry Dierker and pitcher Pete Schourek of the Houston Astros in action during a spring training game against the Texas Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas. The Astros defeated the Rangers 10-5. Mandatory Credit