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Phillies Fire Manager Thomson, Dombrowski Stands by Roster; Don Mattingly Takes Over as Interim Manager

The Philadelphia Phillies have dismissed manager Rob Thomson following a dismal 9-19 start, boasting the worst run differential in baseball at -54. Team president Dave Dombrowski remains unwavering in his support of the $317 million roster, acknowledging the teams struggles in pitching, defense, and hitting, particularly against left-handed pitching. Despite the teams poor performance, Dombrowski insists the roster is talented and simply not living up to expectations. Players like Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner expressed disappointment over Thomsons departure, and Dombrowski even sent three top scouts to recent games who agreed the team is better than their record suggests. Don Mattingly, former Dodgers bench coach, has been appointed as the interim manager, while Alex Cora, former Red Sox manager, declined the offer due to stress and contractual reasons. The Phillies face a more manageable schedule in the next 28 games, with a strong rotation ahead, and Dombrowski is betting on a turnaround, stating that everyone will share the blame if the team continues to underperform.

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