Fire Chief Velez Joe Girardi after a difficult start to the season

Philadelphia Phillies have Director Joe Girardi fired 22-29 after the start of the 2022 MLB season.

Philadelphia has lost seven of its last nine games and played 12 games Behind the first place New York Mets In NL East. Phillies coach Rob Thompson has been named to the bench as interim manager for the remainder of the season.

Manager Joe Girardi of the Philadelphia Phillies argues during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on May 31, 2022, in Philadelphia.
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Velez president: “It’s been a frustrating season for us up to this point, as we feel that our club has not used its potential.” Dave Dombrowski said in a statement. “While we all share responsibility for our shortcomings, I felt that change was needed and that a new voice at the club would give us the best chance to turn things around.”

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“I believe we have a talented group that can get back on the right track and I am confident that Rob, with his experience and knowledge of our club, is the right man to lead us moving forward.”

Manager Joe Girardi before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on May 23, 2022, at Troist Park in Atlanta.
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Phillies He never made a postseason match with Girardi as manager, going 132-141 in his three seasons at the helm.

Gerardi appeared on MLB Network Radio on Friday and discussed the reasons why Velez struggled to start the season.

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“I think there are a number of reasons why we didn’t win,” Girardi said He said in his radio appearance on Friday. “We’ve put in a lot of extra games that probably cost us four or five games, maybe. Maybe more. I think sometimes our team has struggled. We’ve had some players that I think had much better things than the potential they gave us.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves on May 26, 2022, at Troist Park in Atlanta.
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“And I think some of the players started some slow starts in an offensive way,” he continued. “And it happens, doesn’t it? I think you can sometimes beat one thing, maybe even two, but sometimes when it’s more than that, I think it’s rather difficult.”

Philadelphia’s last three losses He came in additional roles, eliminating Gerardi’s time as Velez’ manager.

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“I just pray to God that they improve, that they reach the playoffs,” added Girardi.

The Phillies have not been to the postseason since the 2011 season. Philadelphia start a Three series matches against the Los Angeles Angels Friday.