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glenn · 03-03-2009, 11:54 PM

Season record: 4-14, .222, 9 GB
Fan interest: 9
Last series: @ Mets

8-0 Loss
L-Shawn Estes (0-1)
HR-None

5-1 Loss
L-Jordan Zimmerman (0-2)
HR-Ryan Zimmerman (3)

3-2 Win!
W-Will Ohman (2-0)
SV-Aquilino Lopez (1)
HR-Jesus Flores (4), Adam Dunn 2(3)

Another series loss dropping two of three to the Mets. We were 2 hit, 5 hit, and although we won in extra innings, all 3 runs came off home runs. Three runs in three games, and we just can't hit the ball anymore.

The team is just playing flat, and showing no signs of emotion, or fight. I met with the team president after the game, and we need to make a change. I laid it all on the line and plead my case, half expecting to be fired. I inherited a bad team, I'm handicapped with bad contracts, and a weak farm system. I've read the news, and heard the rumors about my job being in jeopardy, but I've had three weeks to turn around the team. It may be easy to blame the new guy, but I asked for a chance to do what I want to do with the team, and presented my plan. He bought it, at least for now, and I was given permission to fire Manny Acta, and bring aboard a manager I want, and can trust. I know the season is young, but after three years, he just isn't the right guy for the job.

I wanted to be the one that broke the news to him, and our hitting coach that they were going to be replaced. I met with Jim Riggleman, our bench coach, and told him he would be acting as manager until a replacement is named. It won't be long term, I've got three candidates in mind, and was able to schedule the interviews today, and I'd like to make a final decision this week.

I also met with the player's today after practice, and let them know the decision we made, answered their questions, and made it known that I thought we were a better team than we were playing, and expected things to get better on the field. We'll see if that makes a difference.

Off to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies, who are 11-8, and swept us earlier this year. I'm hoping for revenge. The pitching matchups for the series:
Scott Olsen (2-1, 2.84 ERA) vs Bret Myers (1-0, 2.73 ERA)
Garret Mock (0-0, 2.03 ERA) vs Jamie Moyer (2-1, 6.16 ERA)
Shawn Estes (0-1, 12.27 ERA) vs Joe Blanton (1-0, 6.10 ERA)

03-03-2009, 11:54 PM	#37
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407	4/27/2009 Season record: 4-14, .222, 9 GB Fan interest: 9 Last series: @ Mets 8-0 Loss L-Shawn Estes (0-1) HR-None 5-1 Loss L-Jordan Zimmerman (0-2) HR-Ryan Zimmerman (3) 3-2 Win! W-Will Ohman (2-0) SV-Aquilino Lopez (1) HR-Jesus Flores (4), Adam Dunn 2(3) Another series loss dropping two of three to the Mets. We were 2 hit, 5 hit, and although we won in extra innings, all 3 runs came off home runs. Three runs in three games, and we just can't hit the ball anymore. The team is just playing flat, and showing no signs of emotion, or fight. I met with the team president after the game, and we need to make a change. I laid it all on the line and plead my case, half expecting to be fired. I inherited a bad team, I'm handicapped with bad contracts, and a weak farm system. I've read the news, and heard the rumors about my job being in jeopardy, but I've had three weeks to turn around the team. It may be easy to blame the new guy, but I asked for a chance to do what I want to do with the team, and presented my plan. He bought it, at least for now, and I was given permission to fire Manny Acta, and bring aboard a manager I want, and can trust. I know the season is young, but after three years, he just isn't the right guy for the job. I wanted to be the one that broke the news to him, and our hitting coach that they were going to be replaced. I met with Jim Riggleman, our bench coach, and told him he would be acting as manager until a replacement is named. It won't be long term, I've got three candidates in mind, and was able to schedule the interviews today, and I'd like to make a final decision this week. I also met with the player's today after practice, and let them know the decision we made, answered their questions, and made it known that I thought we were a better team than we were playing, and expected things to get better on the field. We'll see if that makes a difference. Off to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies, who are 11-8, and swept us earlier this year. I'm hoping for revenge. The pitching matchups for the series: Scott Olsen (2-1, 2.84 ERA) vs Bret Myers (1-0, 2.73 ERA) Garret Mock (0-0, 2.03 ERA) vs Jamie Moyer (2-1, 6.16 ERA) Shawn Estes (0-1, 12.27 ERA) vs Joe Blanton (1-0, 6.10 ERA)