Prior to last night’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that Jose Reyes might have lasting effects from his hamstring injury, saying:
“I still feel very confident, despite maybe even if he’s a step or two slower…I don’t see that hindering him as far as overall offensive production and defense.”
…ok, jerry, part of what makes reyes a [...]

This afternoon, Jerry Manuel addressed reporters, generally fielding questions about the team’s future as the season comes to a close.
Speaking about the catcher’s position, Manuel told reporters that a defensive-oriented catcher is the team’s priority with an emphasis on the philosophy of pitching.
…the market going into the off season for catchers is definitely thin, and [...]

Prior to tonight’s game, Jerry Manuel spoke with reporters about different aspects of this difficult season.
On starting pitching, Manuel said that there were people placed in the starting role that could be used as spot starters, but he didn’t see any consistency from the pitchers who filled in for the injured.
Speaking about Francisco Rodriguez, Manuel [...]

After last night’s 6-5 loss to the Nationals, Mike Pelfrey addressed the media, and said:
“I had good stuff, you know, but if you look at the box score, I made some bad pitches… I gave up a home run, and when I made a mistake, they hit it.  So, I don’t view this as any [...]

Since joining the Phillies, Pedro Martinez is 4-0 with a 3.64 ERA in six starts.
Although Pedro is having as much fun as he had in 2004, when he was a part of the Red Sox first World Championship since 1918, he does feel bad for the Mets, telling Brian Costa of the Star Ledger:
“I feel [...]

Last night, Bobby Parnell had perhaps his finest outing since being moved into the starting rotation, headlined by working out of a bases loaded, nobody out situation in the seventh inning of last night’s 6-2 win over the Cubs.
After the game, Parnell told reporters:
“It was a good feeling out there.”
…i’d have to agree…i have to [...]

Andrew Marchand blogs on 1050 ESPN Radio about the future of Omar Minaya, Jerry Manuel, John Ricco and Bobby Valentine.
Marchand writes, “Minaya could be reassigned so Ricco is the face of the front office, while Minaya still plays a vital role in player personell.”
…i talked with someone close to the team today, who basically said [...]

Last night, Jerry Manuel had the following to after the game, when speaking about Mike Pelfrey, who allowed five runs in six innings against the D-Backs:

“He was OK, but nothing great… I would say when you see his stuff you still get excited, but there has to come a time of maturation or development where [...]

In a report for Newsday, David Lennon wonders if the crosshairs will soon end up on Jerry Manuel.
…like i have said before, manuel’s fate is tied to omar… if omar stays, i suspect manuel will stay too… however, if omar is replaced, manuel’s fate is totally up in the air – as it should be… [...]

Jerry Manuel talked to reporters after last night’s loss in San Diego, and had the following to say regarding:
Livan Hernandez, who allowed seven runs in five innings:

“When he doesn’t command that side of the plate things are gonna be difficult for him.  Everything was out over the plate, and they put pretty good swings on [...]