The Hard Truth About Baseball's High Stakes Hiring In professional sports, team owners face difficult personnel decisions daily.
John Middleton, principal owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, recently shared his struggles with terminating employees in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer.
His candid remarks offer a glimpse into the high pressure world of hiring and firing. The Phillies' recent turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly has been one of baseball's most stunning.