Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Phillies owner John Middleton shows he is clearly not “a potted plant”

Gabe Kapler was fired after two seasons as Phillies manager   On Friday, October 11, 2019, less than two weeks after their once promising season came to an end with a final disheartening defeat that left the club without a winning record for an eighth consecutive season, the Philadelphia Phillies held a press conference. The … Continue reading Phillies owner John Middleton shows he is clearly not “a potted plant”

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Charlie Manuel fine, but Phillies need higher-level change

The struggling Philadelphia Phillies baseball club stunned the fan base on Tuesday with the announcement that hitting coach John Mallee had been released, and that he would be replaced by popular former manager Charlie Manuel. The stunning part wasn't that Mallee was let go. The Phillies offense has struggled to find any consistency in parts … Continue reading Charlie Manuel fine, but Phillies need higher-level change