I know it is football season but analytics genius Kapler made a defensive change in the SECOND inning up 2 - 1. Removes potential offense for questionable defense (Kingery). Now, after 5 innings down 5 - 2 to Mets.
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The only thing that can help the Phillies is if the owner(s) open their wallets and hire Theo Epstein as President/GM.I know it is football season but analytics genius Kapler made a defensive change in the SECOND inning up 2 - 1. Removes potential offense for questionable defense (Kingery). Now, after 5 innings down 5 - 2 to Mets.
I agree but I have to say that this team/organization has a major issue with fundamentals. A good example occurred this week in their only win against the Marlins. Kingery hits a gapper to right center and he's full speed past first. He's closing on 2B and he looks *backward* to right center to see what's going on, almost trips over 2B and barely beats the throw at 3B. Don't they teach their players to look at the 3B coach in those situations? Guess not. From the inability to lay down a bunt, to make contact with men on base, to defensive shortcomings, I just can't see where this team has the players to win the pennant.Klentak gave up the season when he gave up the trade deadline. This team desperately needed bats and he chose not to pay the asking prices. But, this season will not determine whether he was right. It will take a few years to see how things play out with free agency and the prospects he chose not to part with.
I suspect that’s why Klentak stayed put at the trade deadline. He knew their time was limited and needed way more to contend than one deadline could provide. Really, how many Phillies positional players could crack the Red Sox, Astros, Cubs or Dodgers lineups?I agree but I have to say that this team/organization has a major issue with fundamentals. A good example occurred this week in their only win against the Marlins. Kingery hits a gapper to right center and he's full speed past first. He's closing on 2B and he looks *backward* to right center to see what's going on, almost trips over 2B and barely beats the throw at 3B. Don't they teach their players to look at the 3B coach in those situations? Guess not. From the inability to lay down a bunt, to make contact with men on base, to defensive shortcomings, I just can't see where this team has the players to win the pennant.
Well, they have achieved some consistency.Excluding the 2 game split with Boston back in Mid-August, The Phils have now come out on the losing end of the last 9 series. Surprising, they've avoided being swept in all 9. I'm sure one is coming soon though.
The Phillies should have pick up Hamels and let the young kids play till the end instead of trading and picking up all these vets. The lineup Kapler is throwing out there now are not the guys that got them to first place. Throw in no real closer and they are toast.