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Ruben Amaro Jr. calls out Phillies fans: 'They don’t understand the game' (Big League Stew)

Normally Ruben Amaro Jr.'s decisions as Phillies general manager are enough to aggravate the common Philadelphia sports fan. So how do you think they reacted when Amaro questioned their baseball knowledge?

Discussing trade talks involving his club's veterans, namely Cole Hamels, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Howard, and Chase Utley, as well as the progress of Philadelphia's top prospects, Amaro couldn't help but take a swipe at Phillies fans. It was when Amaro was asked if the Phillies could bring up Aaron Nola, 21, and Zach Eflin, 21, that he made the following statement.