It has not been an enjoyable season to date for Phillies fans like myself. Beginning with the lack of hitting in the early weeks of the season, to sloppy play in the field, and a pathetic effort putting together a big league bullpen, there has not been much excitement this season. Last night the hated Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Phillies, the Mets first sweep of the Phillies in six years.
I have wondered for a few weeks now when Charlie Manuel was going to have enough and finally rip into his team. Apparently enough was enough last night for Uncle Charlie, as reports came from the Phillies club house that Manuel unloaded on his team in a closed-door meeting after the loss.
I give Manuel credit for having patience this long. By the end of the first week of the season, I was already pissed off and extremely frustrated with this Phillies team. I consider myself a rational fan and knew coming into this season it would not be like years past of crushing home runs and putting teams to sleep in the early stages of the game.
Many blame Manuel for the team's early struggles. I do not understand how he can be the one to blame. The blame should fall directly on the most loved GM here in the city, Ruben Amaro Jr. Other than trading away the entire farm system to acquire Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Roy Oswalt, and Hunter Pence, what has he provided Charlie with this season? Ty Wigginton and Laynce Nix. Impressive Ruben, I'm sure Brian Cashman would approve of your tenure as a GM.
