.Someone just inquired about Rob Thomson’s impact on the Phillies since becoming interim manager on June 3.
It could be the only way to make the normally calm and collected Canadian squirm. Thomson dislikes receiving attention. He doesn’t even want people to know it’s his birthday. Not surprisingly, he believes he does not deserve any credit for the team’s spectacular turnaround since the end of May.
I do not,” Thomson replied. “It’s almost embarrassing to hear it.
That’s just who I am,” he replied. “I believe it is about the players, a community of people that work together to win games, and that is all. That is what I believe.
Harper laughed as she explained why she wore it. “He cares so much about everyone around him. I believe he brings out the best in all of us when we play. It’s just enjoyable to play for a person like that.
“He has a great feel for the game and genuinely cares about his players. He wants the best from us, just as we do from him. I believe having a manager who cares about his players is beneficial; he works hard with us every day.”
