Manuel manages game hours after his mother's death

By MICHAEL RADANO Courier-Post Staff • October 10, 2008 PHILADELPHIA - Charlie Manuel assumed his usual position behind the Phillies batting cage on Friday afternoon. The 64-year old manager leaned on the rail, both arms crossed and watched as his team prepared to play Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against Los Angeles. He talked to outfielder Jayson Werth about where his hands should be while hitting, he made a few mental notes that he conveyed to hitting coach Milt Thompson and he went about business as usual. Manuel is not one to draw attention to himself but it was clear he was going about business with a heavy heart just hours... [read full story]