Schmidt Weighs On Manuel, Rollins
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Wed, June 11, 2008 03:41 PM | Comments: 2
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Mike Schmidt wrote a guest column for the Associated Press today. In it, he praises Charlie Manuel for benching Jimmy Rollins in what I’m now calling “Run-it-out-bitch-gate.” Schmidt writes:
“It’s hard not to root for him. One thing for sure: A manager who can remove his biggest star at a pivotal moment in an important game without blinking an eye, and have that player support the decision, has got to be given credit.
Charlie does not care about getting credit for anything, except maybe sinking a 4-foot putt or catching a 12-pound bass.
Whether he wants it or not, though, join me in giving him credit as the guy who just elevated the level of hustle in every baseball game in America, including the majors.
He’s now the new Charlie Hustle.”
Here, here, Michael Jack. I have to say Charlie has done a great job managing this team, this year especially. It’s good to see Schmidt speaking up as an authority on the team. His is an opinion I will always admire and respect.
Posts: 0 Phil
Has anyone noticed that since the benching that Rollins level of play is starting to step it up? He’s getting clutch hits. He’s not hitting the ball on a regular basis yet, but he has been hitting the ball for hard line drives, it just happens to be right at someone. He better step up his game because the way Vic is hitting makes me think he could steal that lead off spot right now.
Posted: 03:55 PM on June 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Paul
Agreed on the post Tim.
It’s nice to see Manuel finally get some credit from others for being a solid manager. And you are right, he’s doing an especially good job this year.
Posted: 04:43 PM on June 11, 2008