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MLB News Outside The Confines: Rob Thomson gets the axe
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson following a disappointing 9-19 start to the season. Don Mattingly has been appointed as the interim manager.
Key points
- Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start
- Don Mattingly appointed as interim manager
- Alex Cora declined the managerial position
- Thomson's firing reflects deeper issues with the Phillies roster
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- The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after a 9-19 start. Bench coach Don Mattingly takes over on an interim basis. Mattingly says he doesnât have any interest in managing after this season.
- The Phillies had nothing but good things to say about Thomson on the way out.
- Mattingly only got the job after recently-fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora turned down the job. (Free The Athletic reg. req.) Matt Gelb, Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark have the details.
- Bob Nightengale spoke to Cora about the reasoning behind his decision, which basically comes down to Cora wants to take the rest of the summer off and spend time with his family.
- Nightengale also reports that Rob Thomson has no hard feelings about the firing.
- Matt Gelb has the story of the final days of Thomsonâs tenure with the Phillies. (Free The Athletic reg. req.)
- Michael Baumann writes that Thomson was the scapegoat for a poor start, but the real issues start with the Phillies roster construction. Of course, Baumann also notes that Thomson only got the job in the first place because Joe Girardi was the scapegoat for a bad start to the 2022 season.
Q&A
Why did the Phillies fire Rob Thomson?
Rob Thomson was fired due to the team's poor performance, starting the season with a 9-19 record.
Who is the interim manager for the Phillies after Thomson's firing?
Don Mattingly has been named the interim manager following Rob Thomson's dismissal.
What were the reasons behind Alex Cora declining the Phillies managerial position?
Alex Cora declined the job because he wants to take the summer off to spend time with his family.
What are the implications of Thomson's firing for the Phillies' future?
Thomson's firing raises questions about the team's roster construction and whether this change signals a rebuild or a temporary setback.
