Sad News: Charlie's Mom Passed Away
With the Phillies winning game one, most of us couldn't be more excited about our team right now. Unfortunately, our manager has suffered a terrible loss that far outweighs what happens on the field; Charlie Manuel's mother, June, passed away. Our condolences to the skipper and his family.
Chollie's status for today's game is unknown.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie and his family. If he misses this game I completely understand and have no problem with it at all. I hope he is doing o.k. and everyone around him shows him support.
Posted by: HLH | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Poor Charlie.
Posted by: Jeffrey | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 01:42 PM
they were talking about it on 610. then they mentioned how his dad died, suicide. not an easy life for cholly at all.
Posted by: MPR529 | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the Manuel family.
BTW: Todd Zolecki is reporting that Charlie
Posted by: johndewar | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Todd Zolecki is reporting that Charlie will be at the game tonite.
Can't imagine how tough that is to lose your mother and have to put yourself in the pressure cooker like Charlie is doing.
Posted by: johndewar | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 01:52 PM
What a shame. I'm sure she was proud to at least see her son bring joy to Philly last night.
Posted by: Bryan | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Charlie will be able to handle himself, and hopefully the players galvanize around him and play well today. I can think that this will only sharpen his focus on winning. My condolences to Charlie and his family. Not sure how old she was but surely his mother lived a full life.
Posted by: Pete D | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the Manuel family.
Posted by: Tie Manna | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 02:23 PM
I don't know how the guy is going to do it. Hopefully the players will win this one for June.
Posted by: Annie Heckenberger | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 02:25 PM
this is what this city is all about. overcoming adversity. charlie is a great representative of the team and the city. he should do whatever it is he feels he needs to do, he will always be a rock in that clubhouse and hopefully we can pull some magical stuff together for him.
Posted by: trevor | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 02:29 PM
I think this will actually take the pressure off...Charlie and the guys can realize it is just a game and go out and have fun...and when they have fun they usually win
Posted by: John | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 03:02 PM
i think we'll see some inspired play tonight.
Posted by: millertime | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I hope the guys can pull together for him.
Posted by: Loqiel | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 03:30 PM