Philly Fans Celebrate The Firing Of Joe Girardi

After a tumultuous start to the Phillies’ season, manager Joe Girardi has been let go.

The Phillies announced this morning that effective immediately, Girardi will be relieved of his duties, with bench coach Rob Thompson taking over for the remainder of the season.

The Phillies have relieved Joe Girardi of his duties as manager today. Bench coach Rob Thomson has been named interim manager for the club through the end of the 2022 season. In addition, coaching assistant Bobby Meacham was also relieved of his duties. pic.twitter.com/lVL60RrSnJ

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 3, 2022

The raucous Philly fans have been calling for Joe Girardi to be let go for a while now, so when they finally pulled the plug, fans rejoiced on social media.

Phillies Finally Fire The Hell Out Of Joe Girardi https://t.co/Kikke8Dpim pic.twitter.com/22ZuZTNz29

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 3, 2022

Joe Girardi leaving Philly with the team underperforming and 12 games out of the division pic.twitter.com/us90Kf7EfD

— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) June 3, 2022

THE PHILLIES HAVE FIRED JOE GIRARDI.

WE ARE FREE, PHILLIES FANS. WE ARE FREE.

— Matt (@matttadelphia) June 3, 2022

Man, Girardi must have done a terrible job of signing a bunch of DHs to play in the field, assembling a garbage bullpen, and hurting Bryce Harper. https://t.co/IAUeF1B1ZO

— Matt Chrietzberg (@BravesMattC) June 3, 2022

Joe Girardi is 131-136 as #Phillies manager.

I was a huge fan of his hiring, but it’s time to admit he is a bust.

— Dean Bosse (@Dean_Bosse) May 28, 2022

top announcements in phillies history:

1) bryce harper signing
2) joe girardi firing

— Matt (@matttadelphia) June 3, 2022

Joe Girardi and Doc Rivers are the same guy.

— Kevin Kinkead (@Kevin_Kinkead) June 3, 2022

🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: JOE GIRARDI HAS BEEN FIRED AS MANAGER OF THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES!

(Per @JSalisburyNBCS)

— Phils Nation (@PHLPhilNation) June 3, 2022

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski spoke on the decision to fire Joe Girardi.

“It has been a frustrating season for us up until this point, as we feel that our club has not played up to its capabilities,” Dombrowski said in a statement. “While all of us share the responsibility for the shortcomings, I felt that a change was needed and that a new voice in the clubhouse would give us the best chance to turn things around.”

The Phillies went into buyer mode this offseason, bringing in the likes of Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber. But as the find themselves over 10 games out of a playoff spot, they’ll need to pick up the pieces fast before this whole year turns into a wash.

The Philly fans may be excited with the news today, but they have a long way to go before they can get their dismal season turned around.

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