The Phillies are the worst team in baseball at 4-11, and they decided today they need to talk about it. The Phillies closed the visitor's clubhouse at about 4:20 p.m. to hold a team meeting. It lasted until 5:40 p.m., effectively cutting out batting practice.
Manager Charlie Manuel said afterward he decided to call the meeting. He also called it the longest of his career.
Manuel shook up his lifeless offense tonight. Here's tonight's lineup: 1) Shane Victorino 2) Aaron Rowand 3) Jimmy Rollins 4) Chase Utley 5) Pat Burrell 6) Wes Helms 7) Abraham Nunez 8) Rod Barajas 9) Cole Hamels.
Interesting moves.
