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Milt Thompson Fired, Moyer Might be Done
By Kyle Scott
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The Phillies fired hitting coach Milt Thompson last night. He will be replaced by Greg Gross, who held the position from 2002-2004.
It's obvious that Thompson was made a scapegoat for the Phillies' recent hitting woes, but let's face it, it's not his fault that Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino swing at the first pitch every at-bat.
Perhaps the first of many shakeups this week?
Speaking of sad endings, Jamie Moyer's career might be over. [AP]
GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said (Moyer) had a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and a strain of the flexor pronator. Amaro said Moyer would be out indefinitely, but the team hadn't determined whether he'd require reconstructive surgery.
If he does, I can't imagine the 47 year-old Moyer making yet another return.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.