'I don't worry about it': Phillies manager Joe Girardi responds to job speculation

Joe Girardi’s seat might be heating up a bit as the Philadelphia Phillies continue to struggle out of the gate in 2022.

The Phillies suffered a brutal loss to the New York Mets on Sunday, their 10th defeat in 14 games. That loss left the team with a 21-27 record and forced Girardi to answer questions about his job security.

“I don’t worry about my job,” Girardi said, via ESPN. “I’ve never worried about my job. I don’t worry about my job. I’ve got to do my job. It’s the business of being a manager. I don’t worry about it.”

There are no indications that Girardi is in immediate danger, but there are definitely mounting questions about Philadelphia. The team has a $233 million payroll and a number of high-profile players after a significant offseason shopping spree. Those moves are not yet translating into results, and the Phillies trail the Mets by 10.5 games in the NL East.