Charlie Manuel kept Phillies focused
Charlie Manuel has the Phillies in their first NLCS since 1993.
By ROB MAADDI
AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Manuel looked on from the dugout while his players celebrated a division championship, and sat in his office after they took the party back on the field.
Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, even the placid Chase Utley took turns addressing fans who stayed around in the rain to watch the Philadelphia Phillies spray champagne and beer after clinching their second straight NL East title.
But none of the die-hards were ready to leave just yet.
They chanted: ‘‘Charlie! Charlie! Charlie!’’
Finally, the tough-to-please Philly fans showed Manuel some well-deserved appreciation. Though he’d rather let his players get all the accolades, the much-maligned manager answered the curtain call.
The crowd roared when Manuel came out from the clubhouse. Not known for his public speaking skills, Manuel grabbed a microphone and promised this championship-starved city the Phillies would do better tha
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AP Sports Writer
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By MARK LONG
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