Not really a surprise. He always had compliments for Dallas Green, Jim Frey and others involved with the Phillies organization. He said a lot of good things about the Phillies in the book that he "wrote" lo these many years ago. He wasn't as complimentary towards the Cubs, IIRC. Also, the cubs are well known throughout the baseball world for their thorough analysis and uncanny ability to always make the correct decision regarding personnel.
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