MLB Prediction 3
The Phillies will make the playoffs, and Charlie Manuel will get no credit.
When he was in Cleveland, I never gave Charlie any breaks. But the fact is that Philadelphia was ready to deal Billy Wagner and call it a year. But Manuel, has somehow gotten his group to play as well as they have in 10 years. All this after Jim Thome's season was declared over. Manuel deserves credit for having faith in Ryan Howard, sitting back and letting him develop.
Willie Randolph or Frank Robinson will likely get manager of the year, but Charlie's ability to keep his team focused should earn him some votes.
Sadly, people like me have mocked him and doubted his intelligence. Others may not admit it, but Charlie, I'm sorry. You are a good manager.