Wikipedia Has An Interesting Take On The Phillies Firing Milt Thompson

A few moments ago, the Philadelphia Phillies surprised a lot of people by firing their hitting coach Milt Thompson, who in some shape or form, has been with the organization since 2003. And while the move was certainly unexpected, the logic behind it could not have been more clear. The Phillies offense is slumping and someone needs to take the fall. And since you can't fire a team, you fire the coach. Now how much of the Phillies offensive slump is Milt's fault, no one can say for sure, but if nothing else, this move certainly sends a message to the rest of the team and maybe even the rest of the coaching staff, who could use a fire lit up their ass (yes, I'm looking at you Charlie "I Leave Ice Cream Joe For Too Long Every Time And Lose The Game For My Team Because Of It" Manuel). But if you ask Wikipedia, they have a whole different take on Milt Thompson's firing. (hat tip to WholeCamels on Twitter)

I think I will refrain from further comment on this one.