Giants players anonymously criticize Bochy: 'Nothing we do is good enough'

As the San Francisco Giants approach the end of what has been their worst season in over two decades, manager Bruce Bochy doesn't appear to have the support of his entire clubhouse.

Two players, who asked to remain anonymous, admitted to being upset with how the season has gone and honed in on Bochy specifically, criticizing the longtime manager's "negative" approach.

"It seems like nothing we do is good enough," one player told John Shea and Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.

"There’s just been a different vibe," a second player said, echoing his teammate's thoughts.

According to the Chronicle, the players were asked if the lost season contributed to their emotional response. Both denied, saying they feel as though Bochy has changed in comparison to past seasons when the team was playing well.

Bochy was surprised when he was informed of the players' opinions. He maintained a professional stance, saying he would hope members of the team would come to him instead of relaying their feelings to the media.

"It’s been a tough season, not just a tough season, but last year, a tough second half, which means tension runs higher," Bochy said. "Patience wears thinner. Is there more tension? You know what? I hope so. I hope it’s healthy tension, that is."

"... With that said, we work very hard to create a culture of candor here. I would hope that our players would feel comfortable talking to me directly. My door is always open. I care about how these guys are doing. I want them to play for something bigger. I want them to care about each other and how our fans are doing."

Bochy has been with the Giants since 2007 - a stretch that includes four postseason appearances and three World Series championships.