Amaro Defends Moves on 97.5 the Fanatic

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On Tuesday, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. joined Mike Missanelli on 97.5 the Fanatic to discuss the Phillies woes. Missanelli jumped to the point quickly when talking about how poorly the team has played this year and questioned Amaro on numerous issues.

Amaro and Missanelli engaged in a back and forth that involved some tense moments, including Amaro calling Missanelli “uninformed.”

Listen to the excellent interview below.

Mike Missanelli Joined By Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr | Phillies | 97.5 The Fanatic.

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