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The Phillies have fired manager Charlie Manuel.
Although general manager Ruben Amaro is keeping his job even though he's to blame for the state of the Phillies' roster, it was probably time to make a change at manager, too. There's no doubt that Manuel had good times in Philly, though, going 780-636 with five first-place finishes, a 2009 National League Pennant and a 2008 World Championship. Third base coach Ryne Sandberg is taking over the job on an interim basis but seems likely to get the full-time job eventually. Manuel has been offered a job in the organization but hasn't decided if he'll accept it.

I do not know if Manuel is a good guy or not, but it given how strong the Phillies have been for so long, why not let him finish the year? Maybe Manuel wanted to go, maybe they wanted to kick the tires on Ryno...just seems cold to me.

It's a BS move, team's troubles are not due to Manuel. All of the stars are aging and they are being killed by big contracts for subpar performance, especially Ryan Howard. That is the GMS's fault. Charlie has never had a losing season until this season and should have been allowed to complete the season at the very minimum.

1000 career Wins for ole Charlie. They probably had this mapped at the All-Star break if they came out of the break poorly....which they hilariously did.

Amaro must have some good dirt on his superiors. Can't think of a move he's done wisely the past few years.

see ya later Cholly

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