Charlie Manuel
In 2007, Eskin criticized the Phillies for not taking chances with their payroll and running their sports franchise like a "department store". After a 3–9 start to the team's 2007 season, Eskin had a publicized confrontation with manager Charlie Manuel, implying that he was not tough enough on his players and goading him into yelling and threatening Eskin in the press room, in Manuel's office, and in the Phillies' clubhouse.