During Friday’s afternoon press conference to discuss the firing of manager Pete Mackanin, general manager Matt Klentak avoided specifics when asked why Pete Mackanin won’t be back for a third season as manager.
Klentak was asked numerous different times, by various reporters. However, he answered those questions with the generic answer – “We just need a new voice.”
“In my mind, we’ve reached a turning point in this rebuild.”
We may never know the real reasons why Klentak decided to pull the plug today, instead of Sunday.
Klentak said that the Phillies need a new managerial style.