Phillies Player Likes Critical Rob Thomson Tweets Right After NLCS Loss

After blowing a 3-2 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, there's plenty of blame to go around the Philadelphia Phillies' locker room. Some outsiders are squarely focused on manager Rob Thomson, whose pivotal decisions late in the series played a role in the collapse.

It turns out people outside of the clubhouse aren't the only ones upset with Thomson, though.

Immediately after the Game 7 loss, Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker was caught liking tweets that called out Thomson's usage of the veteran. Both messages claimed Thomson not utilizing Walker was "disrespect," and Walker seems to be in agreement.

Getting caught up in the moment following such an emotional loss is understandable, but this is still a bad look from Walker. Observers are entitled to say whatever they want, though that doesn't mean players have to back them up on their frustrations. The fact Walker liked tweets that just focused on his lack of usage also appears a bit selfish.

If Walker's looking for anyone to blame, he should start with himself. His struggles during the final two months of the season, which included a 5.43 ERA and 52 hits allowed over his last 9 starts, put his role in jeopardy ahead of the playoffs.

Surely Thomson wanted to have one of his top starters -- who just inked a four-year, $72 million contract last winter to shore up the rotation -- on the mound for the biggest games of the season. Yet Walker's poor finish led to the difficult decision of shelving him, and it's tough to blame the manager for passing him up in favor of other options.

Walker could've kept his frustrations in-house, especially when it's pertaining to his specific role. Instead, he's made this a public issue, which will surely create drama heading into the offseason.

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