Charlie Manuel Pulls A Joey Crawford

There are just certain things that will cause a man's anger to overwhelm him. One is watching a 41-year old hurler make your hitters look like Christian Guzman, even though they all batted against him a week ago. Another is watching a 40-year-old outfielder who pees on his hands swat two home runs in your home park.

And if any talk radio guys attempt to get interviews--especially with his hitting coach, who is a dirty, dirty tramp--then Charlie Manuel is just gonna snap:

Expected to contend for the NL East title, the Phillies are off to a 3-9 start, including 1-5 at home.

Manager Charlie Manuel's frustration was evident after the game. The normally mild-mannered manager challenged a radio talk-show host to a fight. Manuel had to be restrained by hitting coach Milt Thompson at one point.

"We're going to win," Manuel could be heard yelling in his office.

Manuel claims the offense (e.g. Utley, Howard) is going to come back, despite the fact that most guys are morphing into Pat Burrell when men are on base. Why does he think so? Because they are "special hitters."

The Baker Bowl agrees, because these players also have a "special" manager. Here's your sippy cup, Charlie. Don't finish all your juice before we get halfway to D.C.

Recap: Mets 8, Phillies 1 [ESPN]