Charlie Manuel is really pissed.

I know what I’m talking about. I’ve been in the game for 50 years. I know exactly what I’m talking about. I preach about it every day. People hear it, but they look at me like I’m stupid or crazy. Maybe I am.

Maybe irrationally insane is a more apt description.  Hopefully the ax that he keeps sharpened in his office for the off chance that he will have to use it will stay in its protective sheath as the Phillies pounded out nineteen hits in their victory today.   (more…)