Phillies Owner Sends ‘Horrible’ Rob Thomson Message Amid Team Turnaround
Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton discussed the difficulty of firing manager Rob Thomson, emphasizing that personnel changes are the most unpleasant part of his executive role. Despite the difficult decision, the team has seen a significant turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed one of baseball's strongest turnarounds since changing managers in late April, but that success has not erased the difficult circumstances surrounding the move.
With interim skipper Don Mattingly guiding the club back into the National League East race thanks to a stunning turnaround since he took over, Phillies principal owner John Middleton recently reflected on the decision to dismiss longtime manager Rob Thomson.
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Speaking about the realities of leading a historic Major League Baseball franchise, Middleton admitted that firing employees remains the most challenging part of his job.
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