Phillies fire Joe Girardi, name Rob Thomson interim manager

The Phillies have additionally relieved teaching assistant Bobby Meacham of his duties.

The group made the announcement on Friday morning, hours earlier than the Phillies took on Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels at Residents Financial institution Park.

The matchup was a giant recreation for the Phillies who shut out the Angels 10-0, with homers from Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Maton, and Bryson Stott.

Girardi spoke about his departure throughout his weekly scheduled look on MLB Community Radio on SiriusXM.

“I believe there’s numerous causes we did not win. I believe we gave too many additional outs that in all probability price us 4 or 5 video games, perhaps much more. I believe at instances our bullpen struggled. We had some guys that I believe have a lot better stuff than the potential that they pitched too,” Girardi stated.

“And I believe some guys bought off to some sluggish begins offensively. And that occurs, proper? I believe you’ll be able to overcome typically one factor, perhaps even two, however typically when it is greater than that I believe it is considerably tough. I can look again on this final week after we have been 3-7 and I believe realistically we in all probability ought to have been 7-3. Effectively, that is going to fall on me as a result of we weren’t. I perceive that. I simply pray that they get higher and so they get to the playoffs.”

Girardi stated Phillies President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski informed him this morning that the group was “going to make a change.”

The Phillies at the moment have a 23-29 document and are in third place within the Nationwide League East, 11.5 video games behind the first-place New York Mets.

Girardi stated he hopes the Phillies can flip it round, and spoke extremely of the group’s possession.

“The Middleton and the Buck household have been implausible. They have been implausible to me. I really love them. They’re nice homeowners. (The franchise) deserves higher,” Girardi stated.

Dombrowski launched the next assertion:

“It has been a irritating season for us up till this level, as we really feel that our membership has not performed as much as its capabilities. Whereas all of us share the duty for the shortcomings, I felt {that a} change was wanted and {that a} new voice within the clubhouse would give us the very best probability to show issues round. I consider we have now a gifted group that may get again on observe, and I’m assured that Rob, together with his expertise and familiarity with our membership, is the fitting man to guide us going ahead.”

Thomson turns into the 56th supervisor in franchise historical past. He has served because the group’s bench coach whereas additionally coordinating spring coaching for the final 5 seasons after being initially employed on Dec. 5, 2017.

With reference to Thomson, Girardi stated, “I’d argue, he is the very best coach I’ve ever been round.”

“I believe he deserved an opportunity a very long time in the past,” Girardi stated.

This 12 months marks Thomson’s thirty eighth season in skilled baseball.

“I’m extraordinarily excited for this chance and I respect the arrogance Dave has proven in me,” Thomson stated in a press release. “Having stated that, that is an emotional day for me, having labored so intently with Joe for therefore a few years. This has been my dwelling now for the final 5 years and I care deeply about this franchise, this metropolis, our gamers, our coaches, our workers and our followers. I’m prepared to guide this group and look ahead to attending to work and turning this round.”

Girardi managed the Phillies for two-plus years and went 132-141. Over his 14 seasons as a significant league supervisor with the Florida Marlins (2006), New York Yankees (2008-17) and Phillies (2020-22), Girardi is 1120-935.

He informed SiriusXM he is wanting ahead to attending his daughter’s basketball video games and throwing batting follow for his son.

High quality assurance coach Mike Calitri, who has been with the group for the reason that 2018 season, has been promoted to bench coach.

Dombrowski nonetheless has excessive hopes for the group this season.

“Oh, I believe we will make the playoffs. I believe we’re able the place we will battle again to try this. I do consider that,” he stated throughout a day press convention.

Thomson added, “I have been learning championship golf equipment for a very long time and I really consider there are items right here to be an excellent membership.”