PHILADELPHIA (CBS)- The spread of the coronavirus has caused most professional sports organizations to pause, suspend or cancel their seasons. In the case of the Philadelphia Phillies and major league baseball, it’s a suspension with a start date for the year to be determined.
The Phillies new manager Joe Girardi knows that fans are likely feeling a bit down and disappointed, so he took to the team’s Twitter account Monday to send a message to fans. In the video, Girardi empathizes with fans’ disappointment but urges fans to stay strong and protect their families.
“We need to stay strong as a Philly fan base.