Phillies fire Charlie Manuel

[Cam Cam]

PHILADELPHIA -- With Charlie Manuel seated to his left, Ruben Amaro Jr. broke down in tears after announcing he fired his manager.

It was that emotional for the general manager and many associated with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Manuel was let go Friday after a disastrous second half, ending the most successful run in club history. Hall of Famer and former Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg, the Phillies' third-base coach, replaced Manuel for the start of a 10-game homestand.

"You people may not know the relationship I've had with Charlie. He's a special person. This is difficult for me. I hope he stays in our organization," said Amaro, who took over as GM after Manuel led the Phillies to the World Series title in 2008.

The 69-year-old Manuel, the winningest manager in club history, was in the final year of his contract and wanted to manage another two or three seasons.

Source: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9...ne-sandberg-new-manager-philadelphia-phillies

 

[youngBlood30]

Knew this was coming.

 

[Cam Cam]

I think Charlie Manuel is a good manager, but it was time for a change. Things have not been good for the Phillies these past couple years.