Fired manager Rob Thomson has no animosity toward Phillies

East philadelphia phillies Manager Rob Thomson showed no animosity toward the team or the front office that fired him on Tuesday, expressing his desire to remain in the organization if he wished. He also understands why he was let go after the Phillies started the season 9–19.

“When you’re not playing well and you’re the manager of a ball club, you’re held accountable, and rightfully so,” Thompson said in a videoconference with reporters Tuesday. “I wasn’t offered anything officially, but I’m ready to stay in this organization. I’ve said throughout my four years as a manager here, I don’t want to go anywhere else. I love this organization.”

Thomson cited winning the National League in 2022 as a highlight of his tenure, but despite high salaries and a star-studded roster, the team never returned to the Fall Classic under his leadership. And despite a rough start to the season, which now includes his outing, he believes the Phillies can turn things around.

Thompson said, “I still think, and I hope, because I love these guys, that this team will turn this thing around, and they’ll get hot.” “I have a lot of different reasons for that, but one fact is that there’s a lot of talent there.”

Thomson wasn’t sure what he’d do next, but managing again isn’t at the top of his list – at least not yet.

“I don’t expect management,” he said. “That’s where I’m at today. Who knows what’s going to happen six months from now. … I might watch some hockey playoffs tonight, but really I’m going to watch my game. I really am.”

Thomson expressed some concern over the fact that over the weekend, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski contacted the recently fired red Sox Asked manager Alex Cora to gauge his interest in the job. That was before Thompson was informed he was fired, which happened Tuesday morning.

“I don’t really think too much about it,” Thomson said of the call to Cora. “I think Dave is just doing his due diligence and he’s made up his mind and he’s going to move forward. And this guy is a Hall of Fame executive. And so I think people need to trust him and he’s going to do the right thing for the organization.”

Thomson was not required to speak publicly to reporters after being fired, but said he felt like it was the right thing to do after being treated “fairly” during his tenure in Philadelphia.

“I think if you’re an accountable person and you’re a leader, you’re going to stand up in front of people and answer questions when this is all over,” Thomson said. “And I just wanted to make sure I did it right.”

Thomson was asked what his immediate plans were after spending four decades in baseball.

“I never spent a summer [at home] In 42 years, so I don’t really know,” Thompson replied. “Thank God my wife built a pool a few years ago, so maybe I’ll go swimming or something, but we’ll see.”