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Charlie Manuel, MAN, Philadelphia PhilliesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsPhillies | Manuel calls meeting Tuesday Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel called a team meeting with his struggling team Tuesday, Sept. 29. "It was short, just a positive meeting," Manuel said. "I wanted everything about it to be positive. You've got to remind them they're not in first place because they're not any good. We're good. I've always said this year we've got the best team in the division. I know that. I feel that way, 100 percent I feel that way." Phillies | Manuel ejected Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was ejected Wednesday, July 22, for arguing a third-strike call. It was his third ejection of the season. Phillies | Manuel feels team could use one big move The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he believes the team could use one big move to solidify their chances of winning another World Series. Manuel said, "Of all the talent we've got, we've still got to put more pieces around it." Phillies | Manuel has sprained wrist David Gurian-Peck, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel (wrist) suffered a sprained wrist Thursday, June 18, when one of the Phillies' players ran into him. X-rays were negative, and he is wearing a wrist splint. Phillies | Manuel impressed by Bastardo Andy Martino, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Antonio Bastardo impressed manager Charlie Manuel with his six-inning, one-run outing Tuesday, June 2. "It wasn't like his command was great," Manuel said. "What happened was, he had stuff. He was up and down, and he might just have been wild enough to be effective. But now his fastball is definitely good enough. He surprised me with his fastball. I didn't realize he could throw that hard. I saw his slider in spring training. He's got a good slider, and he's got a good change-up." The Phillies aren't sure what Bastardo's role will be in the future, though they haven't ruled him out as a reliever. Pitching coach Rich Dubee said Bastardo's 95 mph fastball and effective slider could make him an effective reliever. Phillies | Ruiz could return in two weeks The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (oblique) said the pain has subsided greatly except for when he does things that put stress on his rib cage. Manager Charlie Manuel said it will take at least two weeks for Ruiz to be ready. Phillies | Ruiz leaves game Friday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (side) left the game early Friday, April 10, with a strained muscle in his side. He is listed as day-to-day. However, manager Charlie Manuel thinks Ruiz could miss an extended amount of time. Phillies | Hamels roughed up in season debut The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed seven runs and 11 hits in just 3 2/3 innings against the Colorado Rockies Friday, April 10. "I'm concerned about him," manager Charlie Manuel said. "He had a hard time locating pitches. He had a problem with his command, locating the ball where he wanted it." Manuel said he thinks Hamels' velocity will increase the more he pitches, but Hamels might even miss his next start. Phillies | Manuel believes some players may still not be up to par after WBC Andy Martino, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel believes players like OF Shane Victorino and IF Pedro Feliz may be struggling because of at-bats taken away by the World Baseball Classic. "They did not get a typical amount of at-bats, and if you look at those guys, they are struggling," Manuel said. Phillies | Moyer to start second game of season Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jamie Moyer will start the team's second game of the season Tuesday, April 7, against the Atlanta Braves, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Phillies | Cairo dinged Friday David Murphy, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Phillies IF Miguel Cairo (elbow) was hit in the elbow Friday, March 27, by a pitch from Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt. He remained in the game after being examined by trainers and is doing fine, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Phillies | Utley, Felix expected to play Opening Day Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he has no doubt that 2B Chase Utley (hip) and 3B Pedro Feliz (back) will be ready for Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves. Utley is batting .318 (7-for-22) with two home runs and four RBIs this spring. Feliz on the other hand, is hitting .125 (3-for-24) with one RBI. Phillies | Hamels could still start opener The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said that if SP Cole Hamels (elbow) can't start the season opener, he should be ready soon after that. Phillies | Utley to play again Saturday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (hip) will play again Saturday, March 21, but will not be in the lineup Sunday, March 22, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Utley indicated that he is almost ready to be able to play an entire game. Phillies | Skipper expects Utley and Felix to be ready The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel expects 2B Chase Utley (hip) and 3B Pedro Feliz (back) to be ready for the season opener. Phillies | Happ has edge in competition for starting spot Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ has a slight edge over P Chan Ho Park for the team's No. 5 rotation spot. Happ has a 2.45 ERA while giving up three runs in 11 innings this spring. Manager Charlie Manuel has been impressed with the way Happ is being aggressive on the mound. Phillies | Giles to receive look in outfield Andy Martino, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Marcus Giles will see some work in the outfield in the coming games, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Giles is currently hitting .267 with an on-base percentage of .389 and three stolen bases. Phillies | Park's audition goes well for No. 5 spot The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jim Salisbury reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Chan Ho Park entered the competition for the Phillies' No. 5 starter's job with three innings of one-run ball in the 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on March 1. "His command was a little off, but it's his first time out," manager Charlie Manuel said. "His stuff was really good." Phillies | Bruntlett assured roster spot David Murphy, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Eric Bruntlett is not fighting for a roster spot in Spring Training, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Phillies | Skipper praises Carrasco The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said SP Carlos Carrasco is a serious contender for the No. 5 slot in the rotation after spending all winter working on his cutter and curveball. Phillies | Manuel to try some different lineups in spring The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel will play with some different batting orders in spring training, but he said he preferred the top of his lineup to consist in order of SS Jimmy Rollins, OF Shane Victorino, 2B Chase Utley and 1B Ryan Howard. OF Raul Ibanez and OF Jayson Werth are both candidates to hit fifth. "The lineup will work itself out," Manuel said. Phillies | Hamels could throw Game 7 Brant James, of The St. Petersburg Times, reports a decision may be near on starting Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels for Game 7 of the World Series, if that game is indeed necessary. "He definitely was on course to go seven innings and maybe eight," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "He was our best pitcher and we were going to try to get the most out of him, of course. (But) we got 12 outs and they got nine coming. We feel like we're strong and we can win and we're ready to play the game." Phillies | To start with pinch-hitter in Game 5 Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies will send a pinch-hitter to the plate when Game 5 of the World Series resumes Wednesday, Oct. 29, according to manager Charlie Manuel. However, OF Geoff Jenkins, OF Matt Stairs or 3B Greg Dobbs might not hit if Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon elects to bring in a left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen to replace RP Grant Balfour. Phillies | Manuel may split up lefty bats in lineup Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel may consider splitting up left-handed hitting 2B Chase Utley and 1B Ryan Howard in the lineup. Utley could move to the second spot in the lineup and OF Jayson Werth could move to the No. 3 spot in the order. Phillies | Howard not being considered for DH role Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard is not under consideration as a candidate to serve as the designated hitter during the World Series, according to Todd Zolecki of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "He's playing first base," manager Charlie Manuel said. Phillies | Manuel undecided about Game 2 NLDS starter Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is undecided about his starter for Game 2 of the National League Division Series, according to The Associated Press, and may wait until Monday, Sept. 29 to make his decision. Phillies | Manuel ejected Friday Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was ejected Friday, Sept. 26. Phillies | Manuel ejected The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was ejected in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, Sept. 7, for arguing a catcher's interference call. Phillies | Myers, Manuel involved in verbal altercations Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers and manager Charlie Manuel were involved in a series of verbal altercations with each other Saturday, Aug. 9, during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press. Myers muttered a few expletives at Manuel when he went to the mound to remove him from the game, with two outs in the eighth inning. Manuel went after Myers in the dugout shortly thereafter, and the two exchanged words nose-to-nose. "I wanted to stay in," Myers said. "I'm a competitor. That's what I do. Sometimes your emotions get the best of you and you do something irrational. I should've respected his decision. It's patched up. We're buddies." Manuel said he prefers when a pitcher doesn't want to leave the game. "It was two strong-willed people kind of disagreeing," Manuel said. "Everything is all right. He wanted to stay in. I like that. In fact, if he doesn't want to stay in, I'd be mad." Phillies | Team most likely Manny trade target The New York Post's Joel Sherman and Mike Puma report the Philadelphia Phillies are the most likely trade target for Boston Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has perhaps the strongest relationship with him of anyone in the majors. Phillies | Manuel ejected Tuesday Howie Rumberg, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was ejected Tuesday, July 22. It was Manuel's third ejection of the season. Phillies | Manuel ejected from game Friday Steven Wine, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was ejected from the team's game Friday, July 18, in the fifth inning for arguing balls and strikes. Phillies | Moyer could receive rest Todd Zolecki, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jamie Moyer could be skipped in his next start. Manager Charlie Manuel said he would like to give Moyer an extra day of rest to keep him fresh for the second half of the season. Phillies | Myers meets with manager, pitching coach Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and pitching coach Rich Dubee talked to SP Brett Myers Saturday, June 28, one night after being pulled from a start against the Texas Rangers, in which he allowed five runs in two-plus innings, according to The Associated Press. "I talked to (Myers) for quite a while. He's struggling and trying to find it. Whatever he tries doesn't seem to work," Manuel said. "I'll think about what I want to do the next few days and we'll come up with something. We don't have a lot of options." Dubee said Myers' struggles were a combination of mental approach and mechanical problems. Because of an off day Monday, June 30, the team could skip his next turn in the rotation Thursday, July 3, against the Atlanta Braves, or they could move RP Chad Durbin into the rotation, while moving Myers to the bullpen. However, a move does not need to be made before Tuesday, July 1. Marlins | Helms has no ill feelings towards Manuel Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins 3B Wes Helms has no ill feelings towards Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel after being designated for assignment after the first week of the season. "I have no complaints," Helms said. "It's been good all around. I would much rather have gone to a team where I've played with the guys, because you can sink in quick." Phillies | Rollins could start tonight The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel will watch SS Jimmy Rollins (ankle) in warm-ups before he decides whether to start him or not Friday, May 9. Phillies | Manuel reaches career milestone Sunday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel won his 500th career managerial game Sunday, May 4. Phillies | Manuel wants Myers to throw long toss Scott Lauber, of The Delaware News Journal, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and pitching coach Rich Dubee want SP Brett Myers to throw long toss more often between starts. Dubee wants him to start throwing long toss three times a week. "Long-toss is a way to build your arm. I'm very big on long-toss," Manuel said. "He may want to look into something that's definitely going to keep his core stronger, and long-tossing is one of them." Phillies | Werth to continue playing The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said OF Jayson Werth has earned playing time even though OF Shane Victorino (calf) is returning. Phillies | Manuel attributes Burrell's hot start to batting stance The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel attributed OF Pat Burrell's hot start to a subtle change in his batting stance. Phillies | Team would like entire coaching staff back Marcus Hayes, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports with manager Charlie Manuel signing a two-year contract, the Philadelphia Phillies began negotiations to bring back their entire coaching staff Thursday, Oct. 11. Phillies | Team, Manuel agree on two-year contract Todd Zolecki, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Phillies and manager Charlie Manuel have agreed on a two-year contract with a team option in 2010. An official announcement is expected to be made Wednesday, Oct. 10. Financial details were not disclosed. Phillies | Manuel's contract talks set to resume Tuesday Todd Zolecki, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are set to resume contract talks with manager Charlie Manuel on an extension Tuesday, Oct. 9. Phillies | Manuel approached about contract extension Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was approached about a contract extension near the end of the season, although he told the team he did not want to be distracted during the playoffs. Phillies | Manuel third-fastest to 250 wins in Philly Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel became the third-fastest Phillies manager to 250 wins Thursday, Sept. 13. Phillies | Manuel wants to return next season Randy Miller, of phillyburbs.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, whose contract is up after the 2007 season, would like to return to the team next year. Manuel believes he has a good chance of returning despite his lack of confidence from the fan base. However, team management has yet to approach Manuel with an offer for a contract extension. "Nobody said anything to me and I never ask," Manuel said. "That's not who I am." Phillies | Myers will remain in bullpen Alan Eskew, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers (shoulder) will remain in the bullpen rather than move back into the starting rotation when he returns from the disabled list. "What my preference [for Myers] is, is the place where he'll help us the most," manager Charlie Manuel said. "That is what we'll decide on." Phillies | Madson activated Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies activated RP Ryan Madson (abdomen) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, May 22, and he will serve as the lefty specialist out of the bullpen, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Although Madson is right-handed, he uses a cut-fastball effectively against left-handed batters, holding them to a .219 batting average. Phillies | Garcia frustrated about getting pulled Thursday Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Freddy Garcia expressed frustration over being pulled from the game by manager Charlie Manuel Thursday, May 17. Garcia had allowed a leadoff single to Milwaukee Brewers SS J.J. Hardy and a walk to 1B Prince Fielder before retiring the next two batters. Garcia then walked OF Gabe Gross, who had hit two home runs already, to load the bases, prompting another trip to the mound for Manuel. After the game Garcia was asked about the situation and he had this to say, "Let me pitch. That's all I need to do. Let me pitch. When I get in trouble, let me do my thing and try to get out of the inning." Manuel was not around to address Garcia's concerns. Phillies | Manuel loses cool ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was involved in a verbal confrontation with a member of the Philadelphia media Tuesday, April 17, after the team's 8-1 loss to the New York Mets. Manuel engaged in an argument with WIP-AM talk show host Howard Eskin, who has long been critical of Manuel, during the postgame press conference. Manuel then went on a profanity-laced tirade in his office and challenged Eskin to a fight. According to the report, Manuel had to be restrained from going after Eskin in the team's clubhouse. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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