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Criticisms of Ruben Amaro Jr. unwarranted?

Philly.com Sports: Sam Donnellon of Philly.com argues that the criticisms of Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and his roster decisions are unwarranted. Do you agree?

By Matt Brigidi
Jeff Zelevansky

Anyway, I find a little irony in Amaro's unpopularity. For years fans bemoaned Ed Wade's reluctance to pull the trigger on big deals that would have yielded immediate results. Now Amaro, even in a trade that lands him a talented 24-year-old centerfielder, is accused by many of giving too much away.

Read more from Sam Donnellon about Ruben Amaro Jr at Philly.com Sports.