Charlie Manuel Says the Phillies Fans Have Become Too Polite - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-28-2009, 10:02 AM

According to THE REPORTER, Manuel has just about had it with fans thanking his players for what they did last year, insisting that it’s about time they start jumping on them for lack of current achievements. Hey, evidently he’s still a cantankerous skulk after all.

Manuel may have a point. While the Phillies are surging on the road — they’re a major league-best 16-6 away from Citizen’s Bank Park — they’ve struggled to an 8-13 record in Philadelphia, a mark which is about as strange as a Philadelphia manager begging for more vociferous protests from his team’s fans.

“I notice sometimes if fans are near our dugout and talking to our players, they always want to talk about last year, and that’s good; I want them to keep coming to the games,” Manuel said. “But I want the fans to start telling them they want to win this year, too. Of course they love us and everything, but maybe they should get on them a little bit.”

Still, isn’t asking fans to boo a bridge too far here? Look, this is a city that can’t even hold a World Series Championship celebration without booing Adam Eaton and watching at least a pair of fans get into a full-on fight. Add in cheering for a potentially paralyzed foe, throwing snowballs at Santa Claus, and moonshine, and we’re pretty sure you have the nascent preconditions for the French Revolution.

That being said, it’s safe to assume that Philly fans will follow their manager’s lead, booing lustily whenever the Phillies screw up. Given the struggles of their pitching rotation so far this season, they’ve have ample opportunities. Then again, they can always get the booing started with Manuel himself.

After all, he asked for it.

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/charli...o-really-24083

catlover79 · 05-28-2009, 11:23 AM

Charlie always was a bit eccentric - especially in Cleveland, but this one takes the cake.

Wreckless · 05-28-2009, 12:47 PM

lol this is funny

i agree with charlie though

he has become a hell of a coach and motivator
i hope this motivates us- the fan & the franchise/team, to go out and play flawless baseball and win another championship...good for charlie

Wreckless · 05-28-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Still, isn’t asking fans to boo a bridge too far here? Look, this is a city that can’t even hold a World Series Championship celebration without booing Adam Eaton and watching at least a pair of fans get into a full-on fight. Add in cheering for a potentially paralyzed foe, throwing snowballs at Santa Claus, and moonshine, and we’re pretty sure you have the nascent preconditions for the French Revolution.

Adam Eaton was horrible. He just got released from the Orioles of all times. That shows that he is crap & has no talent- lol. We didn't boo anybody else during those ring ceremonies this season & their were some players on our team that had ok or dismal statistics. Eaton just plain sucked. This isn't the fans fault if Charlie asks for it.

Big C · 05-28-2009, 03:38 PM

The Phillies are playing some good ball right now.

Won 2 of 3 in Yankee Stadium and nearly got the sweep.

IMO, Interleague Play will be very crucial in how the Phils will do this year.

05-28-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Charlie Manuel Says the Phillies Fans Have Become Too Polite According to THE REPORTER, Manuel has just about had it with fans thanking his players for what they did last year, insisting that it’s about time they start jumping on them for lack of current achievements. Hey, evidently he’s still a cantankerous skulk after all. Manuel may have a point. While the Phillies are surging on the road — they’re a major league-best 16-6 away from Citizen’s Bank Park — they’ve struggled to an 8-13 record in Philadelphia, a mark which is about as strange as a Philadelphia manager begging for more vociferous protests from his team’s fans. “I notice sometimes if fans are near our dugout and talking to our players, they always want to talk about last year, and that’s good; I want them to keep coming to the games,” Manuel said. “But I want the fans to start telling them they want to win this year, too. Of course they love us and everything, but maybe they should get on them a little bit.” Still, isn’t asking fans to boo a bridge too far here? Look, this is a city that can’t even hold a World Series Championship celebration without booing Adam Eaton and watching at least a pair of fans get into a full-on fight. Add in cheering for a potentially paralyzed foe, throwing snowballs at Santa Claus, and moonshine, and we’re pretty sure you have the nascent preconditions for the French Revolution. That being said, it’s safe to assume that Philly fans will follow their manager’s lead, booing lustily whenever the Phillies screw up. Given the struggles of their pitching rotation so far this season, they’ve have ample opportunities. Then again, they can always get the booing started with Manuel himself. After all, he asked for it. http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/charli...o-really-24083
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05-28-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	lol this is funny i agree with charlie though he has become a hell of a coach and motivator i hope this motivates us- the fan & the franchise/team, to go out and play flawless baseball and win another championship...good for charlie

05-28-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	The Phillies are playing some good ball right now. Won 2 of 3 in Yankee Stadium and nearly got the sweep. IMO, Interleague Play will be very crucial in how the Phils will do this year.